Water quality and poultry production.
Mineral and microbial content of water affects the performance of poultry. Because poultry production can adversely affect water quality, the Environmental Protection Agency monitors and regulates its impact. Management of nonpoint source water contamination is especially important. If properly managed, litter, a valuable secondary commodity associated with poultry production, can be used as fertilizer, food, or energy.
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Department of Avian Sciences, University of California, Davis 95616-8532, USA.
D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000818:Animals; D004326:Drinking / Q000502:physiology; D011200:Poultry / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000502:physiology; D014481:United States; D014484:United States Environmental Protection Agency; D014881:Water Supply / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*