Bill Gates faces backlash over mistaken link to cattle feed additive Bovaer

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Bill Gates has been wrongly associated with Bovaer, a cattle feed additive that reduces methane emissions. Gates actually supports a different product, Rumin8, which is still awaiting regulatory approval in the U.S. Misinformation online has led to calls for boycotts of dairy products linked to Bovaer, with users falsely claiming Gates is involved. Arla, a dairy company using Bovaer, has issued a statement denying any connection to Gates and asserting the additive's safety. Bovaer, developed by DSM, is approved in over 55 countries and can reduce methane emissions from cows by up to 30%. Regulatory bodies in Europe have confirmed its safety for use in livestock.


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