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Wintering site assessment and design tool : a guide to selecting and managing a wintering site in Western Canada

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The greatest environmental risk from wintering sites is the potential for water contamination from runoff carrying nutrients, pathogens and sediments. Also, excessive nitrogen levels in the soil... More ≫

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The greatest environmental risk from wintering sites is the potential for water contamination from runoff carrying nutrients, pathogens and sediments. Also, excessive nitrogen levels in the soil at the site increase the risk of nutrients leaching into groundwater sources. Elevated soil nutrient levels can result in subsequent crop production concerns such as lodging or high feed test nitrate-nitrogen levels. Elevated soil nitrogen levels combined with high soil moisture conditions can result in gaseous losses of nitrogen, and ammonia emissions from manure may cause odour concerns.

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Cattle wintering sites : managing for good stewardship

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It's up to you to keep your landscape healthy. Environmental issues are becoming paramount in how you manage your operation. By understanding how your operation fits into the bigger environmental... More ≫

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It's up to you to keep your landscape healthy. Environmental issues are becoming paramount in how you manage your operation. By understanding how your operation fits into the bigger environmental picture, it becomes necessary to look for problems and apply common sense solutions. This publication gives you practical solutions to choosing those management practices that best suit your land, cattle and operating budget. It's important to remember that no two wintering sites are the same. Manure management problems are different for every operation. The ultimate goal for any livestock operation is to improve the health of your landscape, and increase productivity. It all comes down to good stewardship for future generations.

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