Quality water is important for a successful livestock operation.
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist Corissa Wilcox says monitoring and testing during dry conditions is particularly important to ensure the safety of the source.
Upcoming dates for water dropoffs:
Assiniboia – Jun. 26, July 31, Aug. 28
Avonlea – July 22, Aug. 19
Biggar – Jun. 20
Chaplin – Jun. 18, July 23, Aug. 20
Emerald Park – July 30, Aug. 27
Fox Valley – Jun. 19, Aug. 14
Maple Creek – Jun. 19, July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9
Rockglen – July 17, Aug. 14
Saskatoon – Jun. 20
Val Marie – Jun. 9, July 14, Aug. 11
Samples can be submitted anytime at a Ministry of Agriculture regional office or at participating Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation offices.
To learn more, contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 or your local Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist.
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