Federal Initiative

A special research project funded by USDA - Cooperative States Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES).

This multi-agency project is designed to:

1. Characterize air quality emissions from open-feedyards and dairies in the Southern Great Plains, using the best available scientific procedures.

2. Develop and evaluate cost-effective abatement measures.

3. Develop a scientific basis for applicable air quality protection polities.

4. Determine the impact of feedyard air contaminants on animal health and productivity.

5. Deliver education and technology transfer programs to CAFO operators, livestock associations and agencies.