SHARING OPTIONS: Reducing the number of Irish cattle may not be the panacea one might believe it to be. Ireland is heeding the call to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions as the EU, the US and others strive to make significant cuts in their carbon footprints by the year 2030. More to the point, the UK recently raised the stakes, announcing it is working toward a staggering 78% less carbon emissions by 2035. With such an ambitious goal, no stone should be left unturned, especially given what’s at stake for our planet. Unquestionably, efforts to grow Ireland’s herd should be met with apprehension.