EC02-179 Managing Livestock Manure to Protect Environmental Quality

Authors

Michael A. Reynolds, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Brian L. Benham, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Richard B. Ferguson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Christopher G. Henry, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Charles A. Shapiro, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
James P. Stack, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Charles S. Wortmann, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

ORCID IDs

Charles A. Shapiro

Charles S. Wortmann

Date of this Version

2002

Comments

© 2002, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This book covers the land application part of manure management. With increasing regulations, the livestock producer needs to understand the scientific principles that affect manure transformations and how to use these principles to manage the manure for maximum fertilizer value with minimal environmental impact. Improved land application of manure is one part of the solution, but we suggest that the producer evaluate the quantity of nutrients arriving on the farm as feed, animals, and fertilizer compared to the total that is exported. Achieving a nutrient balance will reduce potential environmental hazards often associated with animal agriculture.