CATTLE KEEPING, FERTILIZATION AND WATER QUALITY -- A PILOT STUDY.

Significant damage to surface water is caused by cattle husbandry. Only one global approach of water management and fanning techniques (breeding management and cultivation methods) will ensure significant results. A pilot study run in the west of France proved that water quality can easily be improved by renovating the cattle buildings. It also showed that manure used as a fertilizer covers cultivation needs, which allows substantial savings for the farmers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]