"Manure management refers to capture, storage, treatment, and utilization of animal manures in an environmentally sustainable manner."
The proper handling and management of animal waste to minimize environmental contamination and to use as a sustainable source of fertilizer.
Introduction to Manure Management: An overview of what is manure, why it's important, and the benefits of proper management.
Types of Livestock Manure: A discussion of different types of livestock manure (e.g., horse, cow, chicken, pig, etc.), along with their characteristics and nutrient content.
Collection and Storage Methods: Different ways to collect and store manure, such as pits, lagoons, composting, and anaerobic digesters.
Manure Handling and Transportation: How to handle and transport manure, including equipment and safety considerations.
Nutrient Content and Analysis: How to test manure for nutrient content and interpret the results.
Options for Manure Use: Different options for using manure, such as fertilizer, compost, and bedding.
Environmental Regulations: The laws and regulations related to manure management, including nutrient management plans, zoning, and water quality standards.
Odor Management: Techniques for reducing the odor associated with manure, such as ventilation systems, covers, and additives.
Nutrient Management Planning: Developing a nutrient management plan that takes into account the nutrient content of manure and other factors such as crop needs, soil type, and weather conditions.
Best Management Practices: Strategies for improving manure management, including conservation practices, record-keeping, and training programs for employees.
Composting: This involves collecting and managing animal waste to create nutrient-rich compost, which can be used as fertilizer for crops or gardens.
Anaerobic digestion: This is a process where microorganisms break down the animal waste in a sealed tank, producing biogas that can be used as fuel and a nutrient-rich effluent that can be used as fertilizer.
Pasture rotation: This involves moving livestock to different parts of the pasture periodically to ensure that the soil is not overloaded with animal waste, leading to soil degradation.
Lagoon storage: This is a system that involves storing animal waste in a large, lined lagoon or tank until it can be safely disposed of or used as fertilizer.
Solid-liquid separation: This method involves separating the solid and liquid components of animal waste to make it easier to store and transport.
Deep litter: This involves spreading a layer of straw or other bedding material on the floor of the animal shelter, which absorbs the animal waste and creates a composting process.
Direct spreading: This involves spreading animal waste directly onto fields as a fertilizer.
Land application: This involves applying animal waste to land at pre-determined rates, taking into account the nutrient content and the crop requirements.
Crop integration: This involves using certain crops or plants to absorb the excess nutrients in animal waste, improving soil quality and reducing the need for other types of manure management.
Mechanical separation: This involves using specialized equipment to separate the solid and liquid components of animal waste, making it easier to manage and transport.
"Animal manure (also referred to as animal waste) can occur in a liquid, slurry, or solid form."
"It is utilized by distribution on fields in amounts that enrich soils without causing water pollution or unacceptably high levels of nutrient enrichment."
"Manure management is a component of nutrient management."
"It can be retained in various holding facilities."
"In confined spaces, the gasses from manure can lethally asphyxiate humans."
"There is also a drowning danger."
"Manure management refers to capture, storage, treatment, and utilization of animal manures in an environmentally sustainable manner."
"Manure management refers to capture, storage, treatment, and utilization of animal manures in an environmentally sustainable manner."
"It can be retained in various holding facilities."
"It is utilized by distribution on fields in amounts that enrich soils without causing water pollution or unacceptably high levels of nutrient enrichment."
"Manure management is a component of nutrient management."
"Animal manure (also referred to as animal waste) can occur in a liquid, slurry, or solid form."
"In confined spaces, the gasses from manure can lethally asphyxiate humans."
"There is also a drowning danger."
"Manure management refers to capture, storage, treatment, and utilization of animal manures in an environmentally sustainable manner."
"It can be retained in various holding facilities."
"It is utilized by distribution on fields in amounts that enrich soils without causing water pollution or unacceptably high levels of nutrient enrichment."
"Manure management is a component of nutrient management."
"Animal manure (also referred to as animal waste) can occur in a liquid, slurry, or solid form."