Water Security Series: Impacts of Poor Water Quality on Animal Health

Explore the critical issue of water quality and its effects on animal health in this 56-minute webinar from the University of Melbourne's Water Security Series. Delve into the research on water quality in Australia, examining why it's crucial for livestock productivity. Learn about dissolved solids, availability versus quality, and Victoria's water security challenges. Investigate waste management systems, recycled water usage, and water quality investments. Discuss the impacts of herd size, algal blooms, and climate change on water resources. Examine UV treatment methods, cost-benefit analyses for water quality improvements, and the potential of recycled water in agriculture. Gain insights from discussions with farmers and explore future research directions, including lessons from Israel's water management practices.