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JUNE 22, 2009 2:36PM
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Pepcid twice daily says Dr. Dean
We all know cows are sacred. But they are giant barnyard pollution machines too. Cows and other barnyard critters produce 1/4 of the methane gas released into the air annually says the EPA.No laughing matter, the Obama plan for reducing green-house emissions does not include an effort to reduce or harness the potential energy these acid-reflux ridden critters produce. Too bad, because aside from milking Bessie and making bacon from Wilbur, and a little cheese from Flora the sheep, we could power an entire city's worth of alternate fuel vehicles from our friend's contributions.
Cows enjoy that long chew. They make their 40 pounds of food per day last for about 8 hours by carefully chewing and re-chewing. Now that is a meal that even the French would consider proper. Except for the cud chewing part. And the subsequent belching.
With the ethanol deals reducing the amount of corn supplies for these animals, farmers are getting creative. Some of these efforts would make a nutritionist wring their hands in angst. Pigs are eating chocolate chips and trail mix. Some, if they live close to Hershey, PA are enjoying a little too much chocolate. Others get leftover frozen french fries.
We all know that Tater Tots, especially frozen, and too many boxes of Cocoa Puffs will send anyone to the medicine cabinet in search of acid reflux remedies. It's no different for the cows, pigs and sheep. On the other hand, a little dietary change could reduce the reflux these poor animals have and therefore reduce their carbon
It seems some smart, saavy farmers are doing what the government is not. Vermont farmers are sharing their research and saving poor Elsie from a life of wretched burping. Turns out, when organic feed is not enough, the simple remedy is Omega-3s and a little probiotic.
Not only does Elsie burp a whole lot less, but her coat is gleaming and some of her other health issues are resolved on a diet rich in Omega-3.
Perhaps if these cows who now belch less could be persuaded to produce milk for say, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, then maybe we wouldn't need our own medicine chest full of reflux remedies for after ice-cream late-night binges? Some of us might eat ice cream again after 5PM. That alone could save the economy.
from the dailygreen.com
Comments
I read reports about this in the news the last few days. But, I always thought that the it was the other end of the cow or hog which caused most of the methane problem.
Hey, Obama, let's get mooooving on this!
Walter, me too. But apparently not. Tis the burps. Interesting, eh?
M - very funny! CA cows are moving to Hershey for the chocolate, forget about the cheese.
M - very funny! CA cows are moving to Hershey for the chocolate, forget about the cheese.
Can't argue with that logic.
I just read about the farmers changing the diets of the cows in today's paper. Interesting.
Steve - you are sooooo funny. Logic is definitely not one of my virtues. Sarcasm for sure. Logic - not so much!
MR - it is interesting because they say that Omega-3 and probiotics also work for human acid reflux. The article was about the Vermont cows?
MR - it is interesting because they say that Omega-3 and probiotics also work for human acid reflux. The article was about the Vermont cows?
Damn, when the wind comes from the south, Petaluma with all it's organic dairy farms sends an incredible waft. I thought it was the poop, now I learn it's their burping?
LOL @ L&P...
Cows, cud, belching, Omega-3, green house emissions and Ben & Jerry's ice cream... all subjects you don't expect to read in the same Obama White House briefing; but you have proved it could.
As for adding to the economy buying ice cream... I am doing my share - a quart a day, if I could!
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Cows, cud, belching, Omega-3, green house emissions and Ben & Jerry's ice cream... all subjects you don't expect to read in the same Obama White House briefing; but you have proved it could.
As for adding to the economy buying ice cream... I am doing my share - a quart a day, if I could!
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Dudette, TWO editor picks in a row. I am now your reader-slave! Carbon hoof print, indeed. That statement alone was worth the EP. You are a must-read.
Stellaa - me too. I thought it was the other end. Now when I drive by Colinga on the 5 the stench will have new meaning.... Seriously, though - it is the poop/piss fields mostly. That smell lingers, doesn't it?!
George - I am hoping the Ben & Jerry's cows are on this new diet. They could have a contest to name a new flavor. Then Obama could order it up to serve during White House briefings on reducing green house emissions....Something with a little alfalfa, Omega-3 and greek yogurt....
BBE - thank you! Always nice to see you here.
NFJ - How are the kittens doing? And thank you sooo much. Kind of you to say that. I really like your stuff too. Very glad to see you again.
George - I am hoping the Ben & Jerry's cows are on this new diet. They could have a contest to name a new flavor. Then Obama could order it up to serve during White House briefings on reducing green house emissions....Something with a little alfalfa, Omega-3 and greek yogurt....
BBE - thank you! Always nice to see you here.
NFJ - How are the kittens doing? And thank you sooo much. Kind of you to say that. I really like your stuff too. Very glad to see you again.
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