Lone Star Healthy Streams: Horse Manual

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This publication aims to help horse owners protect Texas waterways from contamination that is associated with livestock, and that may pose a health risk to Texas citizens. It includes best management practices for keeping bacteria, sediment, nutrients, and pesticide runoff out of waterways as well as preventing the loss of water and topsoil. (80 pages)

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