Dry Lot
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008659
1. An open lot that may be covered with concrete, but that has no vegetative cover. Generally used as exercise areas in most of US, but may be used as primary cow housing in the more arid climates.
2. Manure management system component consisting of a paved or unpaved open confinement area without any significant vegetative cover where accumulating manure may be removed periodically.
3. Enclosed, unpaved area where the animals can move about freely and where they can feed along a feed apron. Also called a corral or paddock in some regions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-008659 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Chemicals, toxics and pesticides |
| References | Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture; 40 CFR 98.6 (CFR 2013); AgSTAR Handbook Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-008659",
"term": "Dry Lot",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. An open lot that may be covered with concrete, but that has no vegetative cover. Generally used as exercise areas in most of US, but may be used as primary cow housing in the more arid climates.\n\n2. Manure management system component consisting of a paved or unpaved open confinement area without any significant vegetative cover where accumulating manure may be removed periodically.\n\n3. Enclosed, unpaved area where the animals can move about freely and where they can feed along a feed apron. Also called a corral or paddock in some regions.",
"subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
"references": [
"Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture",
"40 CFR 98.6 (CFR 2013)",
"AgSTAR Handbook Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/dry-lot/"
}
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