# Belch-Free Animals Scientists Looking to Breed Sheep That Don't Burp By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belch-free References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/scientists-aiming-to-breed-sheep-that-dont-burp.php) & [news.au](http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26595742-5013016,00.html) The Sheep Co-operative Research Centre (yup that’s a real thing) is heading up a study which aims at breeding sheep that do not burp. Why would scientists spend valuable time and money on such an endeavor? Well, the Aussie scientists are hoping to reduce [methane emissions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-enriched-beef-carpaccio) by cutting the amount of sheep burps which find their way into the atmosphere. If anything, these will at least be the most welcome dinner party sheep this side of a [perfectly prepared lamb chop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamb-chop). Check out more on the belch-free sheep by following the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Methane-reducing Livestock:** Breeding sheep that don't burp could lead to a new trend of methane-reducing livestock. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The study on breeding belch-free animals highlights the trend towards more sustainable agriculture methods. - **Environmental Responsibility:** The pursuit of belch-free animals reflects a growing trend towards taking environmental responsibility in all industries. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry could benefit from adopting sustainable practices like breeding methane-reducing livestock. - **Livestock Farming:** Livestock farmers could potentially market and sell sheep that don't burp as a sustainable and eco-friendly option. - **Environmental Science:** Environmental scientists and researchers could study belch-free animals as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and mitigate climate change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sheep-Surrounded Sleep Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shleep-sanctuary.md) - [Cultivated Lamb Kebabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-lamb.md) - [Sheep's Milk Baby Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-milk-infant-formula.md) - [Innovative Plant-Based Food Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-sheep-foods.md) - [Sheep Milk Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banor.md) - [Sustainable Fermented Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbrewed-food.md) - [Fat-Free Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatfree-whipped-cream.md) - [Animal-Free Dairy Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bored-cow.md) - [Future-Facing Dairy-Free Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-vegan-cowboys.md)