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Those involved with breeding low methane-emitting sheep included Timothy Bilton (left), Tricia Johnson (holding image of the late Sheryl-Anne Newman), Barry Veenvliet, Tracey Van Stijn, Kevin Knowler, Wendy Bain, John McEwan, Suzanne Rowe, Grant Shackell, Hayley Baird, Ken Dodds, Kathryn McRae, Gerrard Pile and Hannah Henry. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The work of AgResearch scientists — led by Invermay’s Drs Suzanne Rowe and John McEwan — to successfully breed low methane-emitting sheep has been recognised with the supreme award at this year’s Science New Zealand Awards.