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Cow Pats as Seed Dispersers | Reno News
Cows may be the unexpected heroes of rangeland restoration—scientists are turning their poop into a powerful tool to revive native grasses and fight invasive cheatgrass. By embedding seeds in cattle feed, the seeds survive digestion and are deposited across the land in manure, where they germinate and grow. Some seeds need protective coatings, while others—like Indian ricegrass—actually thrive after passing through the cow’s stomach. This clever, low-cost method leverages animals already on the land to heal ecosystems plagued by wildfires and invasive species, turning a byproduct into a…
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