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By Agnieszka de Sousa Agriculture giant Cargill Inc. will start selling methane-absorbing wearable devices for cows, putting its support behind an experimental technology that could help the industry cut greenhouse gas emissions. The mask-like accessory was developed by U.K. startup Zelp Ltd., which claims it can reduce methane emissions by more than half. Cargill said Tuesday it expects to start offering the devices to European dairy farmers in 2022. The companies haven t set a price yet, but Zelp says an annual subscription fee may start at about $80 a cow. Tackling methane emissions from livestock is one of the most critical and most difficult climate issues for meat and dairy companies that are under increasing pressure to clean up their supply chains. Having access to Cargill’s vast customer network could help Zelp secure demand as it prepares to roll out a product that’s still under development. ....
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Cows Might Be Getting Smart Masks for Their Problematic Methane Burps Share Filed to:anaerobic digestion Photo: Frank Augstein, AP Humans aren’t the only ones experimenting with wearable smart masks. A Bloomberg report says agricultural giant Cargill will start selling masks for cows that can cut methane emissions from their burps. The mask was developed by Zelp Ltd, a UK startup that claims its device can cut methane emissions by up to 53% in trials. It’s sort of like a car’s catalytic converter. According to Bloomberg, the mask features solar-powered fans that suck up the burps into a methane-absorbing filter. The filter then turns the methane into carbon dioxide, which is then released into the air. On Zelp’s site, it says the mask is purportedly adjustable, easy to install, and is similar to “normal halter[s] or collar[s].” The device is also designed to work for four years continuously without the need for charging, as it also features a solar ....
Photo: Frank Augstein (AP) Humans aren’t the only ones experimenting with wearable smart masks. A Bloomberg report says agricultural giant Cargill will start selling masks for cows that can cut methane emissions from their burps. Advertisement The mask was developed by Zelp Ltd, a UK startup that claims its device can cut methane emissions by up to 53% in trials. It’s sort of like a car’s catalytic converter. According to Bloomberg, the mask features solar-powered fans that suck up the burps into a methane-absorbing filter. The filter then turns the methane into carbon dioxide, which is then released into the air. On Zelp’s site, it says the mask is purportedly adjustable, easy to install, and is similar to “normal halter[s] or collar[s].” The device is also designed to work for four years continuously without the need for charging, as it also features a solar cell and thermoelectric generator. ....