Grass-fed cattle produce more methane than grain-fed cattle due to bacterial fermentation of grass (not the cow belching), but grain-fed cattle finish faster, requiring less time to reach market

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Speaker

Dr. Don Layman

Evidence Quote

it's not actually the cow it's the bacteria that are fermenting the grasses

Source

The ultimate protein episode: Nutrition scientist Don Layman, Ph.D. | mbg Podcastthe mindbodygreen podcast
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:22:02 PM

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