What Is the Methane-Reducing Additive ‘Bovaer’, and Why Is It Going Viral?

The cattle feed supplement, Bovaer, has been put in the spotlight following intense social media backlash
What Is the Methane-Reducing Additive ‘Bovaer’, and Why Is It Going Viral?
Cows graze in a field at a dairy farm in Petaluma, Calif., on April 26, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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The cattle feed supplement, Bovaer, has gone viral in recent weeks with warnings major supermarkets are stocking products connected with the substance.

Savvy dairy producers responded quickly trying to capitalise on the movement, reassuring customers while publicly announcing on social media they did not use the additive.