Figure 1. Cattle Genetically Engineered for Disease Resistance Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Modeled reductions in GHG emissions (MMT CO2e) from genetically engineered cattle under various adoption and penetration scenarios for United States beef and dairy herds.

−4.64
−2.23
−2.33
−3.5
−1.67
−1.75
−2.34
−1.12
−1.17
−1.18
−0.56
−0.58
0
0
0
100% GE Cattle Penetration
75% GE Cattle Penetration
50% GE Cattle Penetration
25% GE Cattle Penetration
Business As Usual
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