Like many other watersheds in the Bluegrass Region, equine and livestock operations are important stakeholders in Cane Run. Here are a few resources that you can use to help improve water quality:

Using Dry Lots to Conserve Pastures and Reduce Pollution Potential
Managing horses can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. Improper pasture management of horses during the winter and early spring months can adversely affect pasture quality and the environment.

Drinking Water Quality Guidelines for Cattle
An adequate drinking water supply is an essential component of cattle production. Producers need to be concerned with the amount of water supplied and the quality of that water. This publication provides information related to drinking water quality requirements for cattle as well as water sampling and testing guidelines.

Composting Horse Muck
A typical horse weighing 1,000 pounds will produce approximately 50 pounds of manure and 10 pounds of urine per day. Learn how you can manage this waste to protect Kentucky’s surface and ground waters.

On-Farm Disposal of Animal Mortalities
Animal mortalities are an expected part of animal production. Depending on the scale of the animal enterprise, animal mortalities can overwhelm the producer with a large number and mass of dead animals. This publication offers guidance on handling animal mortalities in accordance with Kentucky law.

On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities
On-farm composting can provide animal producers with a convenient method for disposing of animal mortalities while providing a valuable soil amendment when land applications are made.

High Traffic Area Pads for Horses
Suburban and rural horse farms can suffer from problems created by mud in areas of concentrated horse traffic. A solution is the construction of stablized pads in high traffic areas or where horses congregate.

Pervious Concrete as a Flooring Material for Horse Handling Areas
Bathing or rinsing a horse is a common practice for individuals who exercise, show, and sell horses. The wastewater generated from washing a horse may contain pathogens, bacteria, detergents, pesticides, urine, manure, and other suspended solids. All of which have the potential to pollute surface and ground waters. Learn how Pervious Concrete can help you solve this problem.