14 Sep 2021

Toilet training cows to address contamination issues

From Afternoons, 1:18 pm on 14 September 2021

Some very exciting science news - researchers in Germany have trained cows to use the toilet.

They're calling it the Moo Loo, and it could help farmers reduce water contamination and greenhouse gas emissions.

University of Auckland-affiliated researchers Lindsay Matthews and Douglas Elliffe were involved. Lindsay talks to  Jesse about the research to date.

A calf enters the toilet.

A calf enters the toilet. Photo: FBN