Reducing Bacteria with Best Management Practices for Livestock: Livestock Shade Structure
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- December 7, 2021
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Livestock owners can improve grazing distribution by proving permanent and portable shade structures away from streams and ponds. These shade structures can also reduce pollution in those water bodies. This publication explains the benefits of this practice to producers and the environment. (1 Page).
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