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Livestock manure impact on groundwater quality in Alberta : 2008-2015

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This brochure provides an overview of a seven-year study implemented by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and partners to determine the potential risks of intensive livestock production to... More ≫

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This brochure provides an overview of a seven-year study implemented by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and partners to determine the potential risks of intensive livestock production to groundwater quality in Alberta.

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Manure application and nutrient balance on rangeland

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Manure application on native rangeland is not a recommended practice. Native rangelands are very fragile, with diverse eco-systems that have taken centuries to evolve to their present day steady... More ≫

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Manure application on native rangeland is not a recommended practice. Native rangelands are very fragile, with diverse eco-systems that have taken centuries to evolve to their present day steady state. In summary, the productivity of rangeland is self-maintained. Plant nutrients are naturally recycled and reused, but remain in equilibrium. When manure is applied beyond what is naturally applied by grazing animals, the natural self-sustaining system is disrupted.

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