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Livestock manure

  • Glossary item | Last updated: 10 Apr 2024

Waste products excreted by livestock: or a mixture of litter and waste products excreted by livestock, even in processed form.

EEC, 1991, Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. OJ L375, 31.12.1991, pp. 1–8 .

Source category: EU Legislation

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