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Publications help producers analyze water for livestock

Monday, July 7, 2008 11:08 AM CDT

BROOKINGS, S.D. - A new publication from South Dakota State University can help producers understand whether their water is suitable for livestock.

SDSU publication C274-1, “Interpretation of Water Analysis for Livestock Suitability,” is online at this link: http://agbiopubs.sdstate.edu/articles/C274.pdf. Or ask at your county Extension office.

The publication discusses water consumption by class of livestock; water quality; conductivity/total dissolved solids; sulfates; sodium; alkalinity; hardness; nitrates; and other factors.

The guide includes worksheets for total sulfur intake and for water interpretation summaries.

The guide addresses sodium levels in water, as well as alkalinity and hardness.

Nitrate levels and other factors also are considered in the guide, and it addresses all livestock operations, from poultry to cattle.