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Remote pasture water systems for livestock

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No matter the size of a livestock watering system, proper planning and design play an important role in its effectiveness. Good installation cannot compensate for an inadequate water source. Good... More ≫

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No matter the size of a livestock watering system, proper planning and design play an important role in its effectiveness. Good installation cannot compensate for an inadequate water source. Good quality water and sufficient quantity are both vital to livestock. Dugout and off-stream livestock watering systems are an important tool in protecting water sources, riparian areas and livestock.

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Water analysis interpretation for livestock

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Water consists of two simple compounds: two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together (H2O). It is the most essential nutrient needed to sustain life. In most animals, water accounts for... More ≫

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Water consists of two simple compounds: two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together (H2O). It is the most essential nutrient needed to sustain life. In most animals, water accounts for 50 to 70 per cent of body weight. Water contains many different elements and compounds besides hydrogen and oxygen. These elements exist in water in a variety of forms, entering and leaving the water depending on the surrounding environment. For example, the mineral composition of ground water is affected by the rock or soil type the water passes through or the amount of time it spends in an aquifer. Surface water can be affected by many of the same factors as ground water. In addition, surface water is influenced by airborne and soil pollutants, decaying organic matter and the removal of minerals by vegetative growth.

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Quality farm dugouts. Second edition

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Quality Farm Dugouts contains nine modules including a number of worksheets that complement the text and add a very practical element to the manual’s use. A pocket in the front cover stores... More ≫

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Quality Farm Dugouts contains nine modules including a number of worksheets that complement the text and add a very practical element to the manual’s use. A pocket in the front cover stores example worksheets. A pocket in the back cover stores blank worksheets and can be used to store other important documents for your dugout, such as completed estimates, record forms, and personal contacts. Although certain topics will be of more interest and value than others, we recommend that you start with Module 1 and work through the manual systematically

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Constructing dugouts for fish

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Dugouts provide water for a variety of purposes. They can be used as a source for domestic (household) water supplies, livestock watering, as well as raising fish for enjoyment or profit. If the... More ≫

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Dugouts provide water for a variety of purposes. They can be used as a source for domestic (household) water supplies, livestock watering, as well as raising fish for enjoyment or profit. If the dugout is constructed properly and in a suitable location, very little maintenance is required. If algae, vegetation or suspended solids become problems, then control can be either chemical (copper sulphate, diquat, aluminum sulphate, etc.), mechanical (uprooting weeds with chains) or biological (grass carp). Care must be taken in dugouts used for fish culture, as some of the chemical applications are directly toxic to the fish or result in decomposing plants that ultimately deplete the oxygen needed by the fish.

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