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We managed to toilet train cows (and they learned faster than a toddler). It could help combat climate change

  • Written by: Douglas Elliffe, Professor of Psychology, University of Auckland, University of Auckland
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Can we toilet train cattle? Would we want to?

The answer to both of these questions is yes — and doing so could help us address issues of water contamination and climate change. Cattle urine is high in nitrogen, and this contributes to a range of environmental problems.

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