Welcome to the La Broquerie Study
Since 2003, this unique multidisciplinary project has brought together university researchers, three levels of government and numerous sectors of the industry to establish a research and demonstration site that explores the impact of hog manure on the productivity and sustainability of beef-forage systems.
Project History
The La Broquerie Study was established in 2003 to identify best management practices for the integration of hog and cattle production systems.
Experiment Description
The study examines combinations of three manure management systems and two forage management systems on a 100-acre site located near La Broquerie, Manitoba.
Research Results
Results from research conducted so far include forage and cattle performance, soil and water quality, greenhouse gas emissions, energy use and efficiency, and economic analysis.
Our Research Community
The La Broquerie Study has brought together a diverse team of researchers, project partners and funding organizations.
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Publications
Results from the La Broquerie Study have been published in peer-reviewed journals and graduate theses.
This page posted August 2007.
Last updated November 2009.