Chemistry For Changing Times (14th Edition)
Chemistry For Changing Times (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321972026
Author: John W. Hill, Terry W. McCreary
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 8CGP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The confined animal feeding operations should be explained.

Concept Introduction:A confined or concentration animal feeding operations (CAFO) is an animal feeding operation (AFO), defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In this operation, more than 1000 animal units are confined for 45 days a year. Roughly, there are 212,000 AFO’s in the United States, from which 19496 AFOs met CAFOs in 2016 to meet more narrow criteria.

In terms of capacity, the three categories of CAFO’s are delineated by Environmental Protection are Agency (EPA) large, medium and small.

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