Amelia Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 Ananova: Pill to stop an ill wind German scientists have developed a pill that stops cattle breaking wind. Methane emissions from cattle are responsible for 4% of harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and any reduction would be a major contribution to reducing global warming. Scientists at the University of Hohenheim in Germany say they have now tested a pill which in combination with a special diet and strict feeding times should make cattle less harmful to the climate. The pill, which is still being tested, breaks down the methane in the cows' stomachs, and also has health benefits for the cattle. Winfried Drocher, head of the faculty for animal nutrition at the university, said: "It will make this energy available for the cows' metabolism. The cattle can use the methane to produce glucose instead of just passing it out and it will enable them to produce more milk." The only problem at the moment is that the pill is about the size of a fist, which is hard to persuade the cows to swallow. "It needs to be this big as it dissolves slowly, releasing active ingredients over several months. Our aim is to increase the well-being of the cows and to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses," said Drocher. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Woody Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 Not only is it hard for the cows to swallow ... but the whole idea of global warming is hard for me to swallow. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
olger Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 Absolutely hilarious. `G Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.."
Parade Orange Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 we are going to have the hottest summer that will break records Quote All progress in the Spiritual Life is knowing and Loving GOD"there is non upon earth that I desire besides YOU" PS 73:25That perspective changes EVERYTHING-suffering and adversity are the means that makes us hungry for GOD. Disapointments will wean us away wordly occupations. Even sin(when repented of) becomes a mechanism to push us closer to HIM as we experience His Love and Forgiveness.
olger Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 Oh sure. A friend sent me this link today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Wr1hcIp2U `G Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.."
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