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Feedlot

"confined area for the controlled feeding of animals. Tends to concentrate large amounts of animal waste that cannot be absorbed by the soil and, hence, may be carried to nearby streams or lakes by rainfall runoff. "

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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