Researchers spruik cow toilet training

Victoria Nugent
September 14 2021 - 9:00am
A calf enters a latrine set up as part of the experiment to see if cattle can be toilet trained. Photo: FBN.
A calf enters a latrine set up as part of the experiment to see if cattle can be toilet trained. Photo: FBN.

Toilet training cows may raise a few eyebrows, but researchers in Germany have proved that it's possible in a bid to reduce the effects of nitrogen-rich cow urine on the environment.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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