Cow burps are contributing to climate change. But scientists are trying to find a solution. Nugget is 8 years old, born in the summer of 2014. She's a milk producer, not for meat consumption. Jersey cow milk is known for its richness, ideal for ice cream and yogurt because it contains higher butterfat than any other breed. Nugget's annual contribution to global warming is about 220 pounds of methane. It’s a significant carbon hoofprint when you look at the scale of the dairy and meat industries globally. Nugget’s farm is part of a handful of federally funded projects in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine where researchers are exploring different seaweed species, particularly those local to the Northeast, and how they impact the amount of methane cows burp. The Northeast research team is looking closely at which seaweed species are most optimal for methane reduction, cow and human health, and the environment. To read more about Nugget, click the link in our bio.