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Cow dung

Cow dung/cow patt on grass.

Cow dung is a rich source of phosphorus and needs to be managed carefully to prevent it from leaching into waterways. Dairy shed effluent can be collected and returned to the land at low rates so that nutrient run-off is limited.

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