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Animal Waste Utilization: Effective Use of Manure as a Soil Resource - Softcover

Hatfield, J. L.; Stewart, B.A.

 
9780367448042: Animal Waste Utilization: Effective Use of Manure as a Soil Resource

Synopsis

This unique book examines the beneficial aspects of animal waste as a soil resource - not simply as an agricultural by-product with minimal practical use. Topics include o types of livestock waste - swine, poultry, dairy o methods and management of waste utilization o storage, handling, processing and application of animal waste o supplying crop nutrients o economics of waste utilization o new modeling and management techniques o nonpoint source pollution, water quality, leaching, and air quality.

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Hatfield, J. L.; Stewart, B.A.

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This book examines the beneficial aspects of animal waste as a soil resource and promotes interest in the use of manure, covering the most important types of manure. It is of interest to farmers and students pursuing agriculture.

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