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The climate-change contribution of methane from cow burping -- often incorrectly characterized as cow flatulence -- has been the subject of considerable derision within the U.S. It is taken seriously in other countries, said researcher Alex Hristov, distinguished professor of dairy nutrition, College of Agricultural Sciences.

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