Use nipple and cup drinkers in poultry units or bite-type drinkers in bowls within a pig unit

Reduce the amount of water that is wasted

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Best Practice Guidance:

• Environment Agency (2007) Waterwise on the Farm (Version 2). Environment Agency, Defra, NFU and LEAF. March 2007

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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