Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-12-13 10:48:55 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 35205E60B953FA47896C392342E1572ADDEB5D3FD6CE18D5AED978AE3C04B99B
Participant Details
Original Note:
The claim that methane-reducing livestock vaccines are manufactured in Kenya is incorrect. These vaccines are developed in the US by ArkeaBio, an ag-biotech startup. Globally, they remain in the research phase and have not been in use for 12 years as claimed​. https://impakter.com/vaccine-against-cow-farts-and-burps-a-solution-to-livestocks-methane-problem/ https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/news/global-quest-vaccine-cut-methane-cattle https://mazingira.ilri.org/2022/10/17/full-adoption-of-existing-mitigation-strategies-can-help-meet-livestock-methane-reduction-targets-by-2030/
All Note Details