Dairy manure management : publication
Practical and efficient manure management on animal farms is important to ensure smooth operation, provide valuable nutrients to crop production, and minimize the negative impact on environment.
Guidance on managing beef manure in Missouri, covering system types, regulatory requirements, and best practices to protect water quality.
Calculate the nitrogen value in manure, focusing on plant-available and residual nitrogen providing methods to determine fertilizer value and manage losses.
This guide provides practical steps to accurately calibrate manure spreaders, ensuring efficient nutrient application and environmental compliance.
This publication provides guidelines for calibrating lagoon irrigation systems to ensure efficient nutrient application and prevent runoff.
Learn how to manage and reduce crystal buildup in livestock manure recycle systems with design and maintenance strategies for optimal performance.
Explore solid, slurry, and lagoon systems for dairy manure management, including storage, nutrient recovery, and environmental protection.
Earthen pits are cost-effective structures for storing liquid dairy waste, requiring proper design and soil conditions to prevent contamination.
Earthen pits for liquid livestock manure are cost-effective storage solutions that require proper design and construction to prevent environmental contamination.
Evaluate the economic benefits of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in beef manure and compare solid, slurry, and lagoon systems for land application.
Discover effective strategies for managing dairy manure to optimize nutrient recovery and enhance crop productivity through proper manure handling.
Livestock and poultry producers: Learn how to recover a portion of the plant nutrient value of animal manure to have a salable product for use in crop production in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
Laboratory analysis of manure determines nutrient levels—nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium—and moisture content for effective fertilizer use.
Explore methods for managing lagoon solids in flush dairy systems, including removal techniques and solid separation system improvements.
Anaerobic lagoons offer cost-effective dairy waste treatment, reducing odors and nitrogen while providing long-term storage.
Effective land application of livestock and poultry manure maximizes nutrient use and minimizes environmental impact.
Effective grazing management enhances pasture productivity and water quality by optimizing plant growth and nutrient distribution.
Learn how to manage manure in swine hoop barns with proper bedding, handling methods, and solid manure storage practices.
Learn how to test and adjust manure spreader overlap to ensure even nutrient application and improve crop growth across your fields.
Learn how soil, forages and animals interact in grazing systems, and get ideas for improving pasture quality and extending the grazing season for beef or dairy.
Reduce livestock odors by managing manure storage, application methods, and using buffers to minimize odor impact.
A picket dam is a cost-effective method for storing semisolid cattle manure, allowing water drainage and facilitating conventional handling equipment.
Protect groundwater quality with effective manure management practices, focusing on proper collection, storage, and land application techniques.
Learn how to install roof gutters on dairy barns to manage clean water runoff, reduce waste, and prevent contamination.
Learn key factors for selecting a site for livestock and poultry operations, including distance from neighbors, topography, and water access.
Guidance for livestock producers on hiring engineers to design compliant animal waste systems under Missouri DNR regulations.
Separation distances for manure storage and land application help protect water quality by minimizing contamination risks from livestock operations.
Prevent solids buildup in manure lagoons using separation tools and removal methods to improve function and reduce costs.
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. Pfost
Agricultural Engineering Extension
John Feistner
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Learn about swine manure management systems, methods of application, environmental regulations, and strategies to maximize nutrient use and minimize pollution.
Learn practical tips and best practices for water quality management, including techniques to monitor and protect local water resources.