Concentrated animal production as is practiced in modern industrial agriculture usually results in ______.
A)nutrient excesses in the area of the livestock operation
B)depletion of nutrients from the soils in the vicinity
C)insufficient manure production to properly fertilize cropland on the livestock farm
D)nutrient exports from the operation that exceed imports
E)both C and D

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Concentrated animal production often leads to nutrient excesses in the area of the livestock operation due to the large amounts of manure and waste produced, which can exceed the land's capacity to absorb and utilize these nutrients, leading to environmental issues such as water pollution.

Concentrated Animal Production as Is Practiced in Modern Industrial Agriculture