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AEN-175: Rain Traps for Watering Livestock in Remote Locations

AEN-175: Rain Traps for Watering Livestock in Remote Locations

AEN-175: Rain Traps for Watering Livestock in Remote Locations

The availability of abundant, clean water can be the most limiting factor for a grazing operation. Rainfall has been harvested for thousands of years to provide water for crops, humans, and livestock. A familiar example is a cistern adjacent to a barn or house. This old concept still offers opportunities and, with a little ingenuity, can be used to provide abundant, clean water for almost any situation and location.


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