Bison farming in Québec: Determining the phosphorous load factor
Stéphane Godbout
Researcher, P.Eng., agr., Ph.D.
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Description
The purpose of this project is to determine the real value of the phosphorus load associated with bison production in Québec. To achieve this goal, the project will conduct a two-year sampling effort with the intention of recommending a discharge factor.
Objective(s)
- Update an earlier literature review
- Use a sampling effort to assess phosphorus discharge from bison farms in Québec
- Recommend a discharge factor
From 2019 to 2021
Project duration
Livestock production
Activity areas
Soil health, Water protection, Fertilizer management, Environmental regulations
Services
This project could help with the setting up of bison farms in Québec.
Partners
Union québécoise du bison | Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Seven bison producers
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