Mr. T.J. Flanagan:

On a point of information, in regard to the fact that methane is 34 times more polluting, that is already counted against us. It is not as if we are comparing methane to carbon dioxide. It is counted that it is 33 times more polluting, so it is not disappearing anywhere. In the sums, it does disappear after 12 years.

The term rancher was used pejoratively and this is not a point against the Deputy but we should put on the record that the average dairy herd is small by global standards. It is 83 or 84 cows and the average beef herd is of the order of 50 animals. It can be corrected by the secretariat. I just want to ensure that members do not have notions that there are enormous herds out there. The average herd is very small by international standards.