We talk about riparian areas and cattle grazing a lot…but what about other domestic grazing animals? Here is some great horse focused advice for environmental BMPs from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. They provide some great information for riparian and water quality protection, improving grazing distribution and improvements in other areas as well. As the authors mention…these BMPs are the most effective, practical and economical means of reducing and preventing pollution; they also tend to result in a cost savings, increase animal welfare and facilitate proper farm management.
Read the full article here: The Horse | Environmental Best Practices for Horse Owners.