Science ‘ignored’ as Arla milk conspiracy theory spreads

The top scientist at the Food Standards Agency said he was “very disappointed” that scientific evidence was ignored as a conspiracy theory spread about an attempt to reduce cows’ contribution to climate change.

The dairy firm Arla and several supermarkets have been feeding cattle Bovaer, a powder that can reduce emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, from their burps and flatulence.

However, in November and December, people posted videos on social media of themselves pouring milk down the sink as they made unfounded claims about health risks. The Reform MPs Rupert Lowe and Richard Tice called for a boycott of Arla over the additives, which are designed to tackle climate change.

Richard Tice said methane was “not an issue to fuss about” and that Bovaer was unnecessary

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