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Salty stock water could be lethal

<p>As livestock water requirements increase, producers should look closely at the quantity and quality of stockwater they have on hand. Water quality issues such as salinity can become more of a problem as water evaporates from troughs, bore drains and shallow dams. By Pamela Lawson</p>

Alex Paul
Salty stock water could be lethal

  A CASE IN POINT In November 2014, a cattle producer near Jerilderie in southern central New South Wales experienced cases of sudden death in young cattle. After consulting a private veterinarian,...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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