G97-1334 Estimating Manure Nutrients from Livestock and Poultry

Authors

Richard K. Koelsch, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Charles A. Shapiro, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

ORCID IDs

Charles A. Shapiro

Date of this Version

1997

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1997, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide discusses a procedure for estimating the quantity of nutrients in livestock manure. When managed properly, nutrients in livestock manure can be a valuable resource. When managed improperly, however, these same nutrients become a potential environmental pollutant. Accurate crediting of manure nutrients within a total crop nutrient program is fundamental to utilizing manure as a resource. This NebGuide will help producers estimate the total manure nutrients (N, P and K) produced by their livestock and show how to adjust for losses for various storage and handling situations.