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Water for livestock: interpreting water quality tests

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Primefact Number: 533    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Feb 2007

When considering whether a water source is suitable for livestock, it is essential to test:

  • pH
  • salinity
  • chloride levels.

 

This Primefact also discusses:

  • symptoms of salt poisoning
  • additional water testing services
  • interpreting results from the water sampling kit.

 

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