Examine the impact of bovines on watercourses This article appeared on Teagasc Daily 4th June 2020 Background: Water Quality in Ireland and EU Directives The European Union (EU) has introduced a number of directives aimed at improving water quality, such as the Nitrates Directive (ND) (91/676/EEC) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) (2000/60/EC). The WFD set