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Managing Manure from Domestic Animals to Avoid Negative Impacts Developed by: Holly George, University of California Cooperative Extension Susan Kocher,

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1 Managing Manure from Domestic Animals to Avoid Negative Impacts Developed by: Holly George, University of California Cooperative Extension Susan Kocher, University of California Cooperative Extension Bruce Miller, Utah State University Melody Hefner, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension With Contributions From: Cinda Williams, University of Idaho UNCE, Reno, NV

2 We’ll be covering: Negative impacts domestic animals can have on land. We’ll focus mostly on impacts from manure and how these impacts can be avoided and minimized.

3 UNCE, Reno, NV What impacts can animals cause?

4 manure What parts of animals cause impacts? hooves A. Miller mouths bodies

5 Impacts from hooves On pastures Compaction Trails Reduced productivity On stream banks Trampling Erosion Pollution UNCE, Reno, NV

6 Impacts from mouths Overgrazing plants can weaken their root structure, plants don’t recover Pasture productivity decreases Soil erosion increases www.farmphoto.com UNCE, Reno, NV

7 Impacts from bodies Objects in the pasture are damaged Trees, posts, irrigation works, fences Weed seeds and pests are transported UCCE UNCE, Reno, NV

8 Impacts from manure Polluted runoff Odor Dust Insects and parasites UNCE, Reno, NV

9 How to avoid impacts? Good grazing management avoids hoof and mouth impacts Good facility design avoids animal body impacts www.usda.gov

10 Good manure management Keeps livestock healthy Returns nutrients to the soil Improves pastures and gardens Protects the environment OSU Extension Service

11 Poor manure management Livestock get sick Unsanitary conditions Complaints from neighbors Increased insect and parasite populations Harms environment USU, Logan, UT

12 How much manure do animals produce? Example: How much manure will be produced by two horses in a small stable for three months in the winter. www.usda.gov

13 Horse manure production 2 horses, 1000 pounds each WEIGHT: 50 lbs/day x 2 = 100 pounds VOLUME:.81 cubic feet/day WEIGHT: 50 lbs/day x 30 days/month x 3 months = 4500 pounds of manure VOLUME: 0.81 cu ft/day x 30 days/month x 3 months = 73 cubic feet of manure

14 How much manure will your animals produce? AnimalVolume cu ft/day Weight lbs/day Moisture percent Beef 1.026388 Ducks 0.734675 Goats 0.634075 Horse 0.815078 Sheep 0.634075

15 Nutrient value of manures AnimalN lbs/ton P 2 O 5 lbs/ton K 2 O lbs/ton Beef 11.38.49.5 Chicken 27.323.513.2 Goat 22.05.415.1 Horse 12.14.69.0 Sheep 22.57.619.5

16 Manure can be a resource Livestock remove nutrients from land while grazing Returning manure to soil promotes soil fertility and plant growth Important nutrients Nitrogen (N) Potassium (K or K2O) Phosphorus (P2O5) www.senecaway.com/compost.htm

17 Can I use all my manure? How much will you have? Where can you safely store or compost it? Where can you safely incorporate it in or on your property? whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost

18 How much manure is enough? To provide annual phosphorus needs for a one acre pasture: one 1000-pound cow one 1400-pound horse three market (150-pounds) hogs twelve 100-pound sheep 225 laying hens www.farmphoto.com

19 Effective management depends on Collection Storage Application Removal www.farmphoto.com

20 Manure collects in: Pasture Cages Bedded stall or barn Dry lots/confinement areas, paddocks, corrals or other “sacrifice areas”

21 Pasture collection Requires the least amount of effort Natural weathering reduces volume up to 60 percent Nutrients are directly recycled May require occasional dragging of pasture to break up and distribute the manure www.farmphoto.com

22 Cage collection Small animals like rabbits, fur animals and poultry/birds Manure drops through cage and is removed Waste includes bedding material such as straw or wood shavings www.rockingranch.com

23 Bedded stall or barn Horses, cattle, swine, and poultry Manure and soiled bedding are removed by manual cleaning www.nationalhorsestalls.com

24 www.farmphoto.com Dry lots, corrals or other confinement areas

25 Manure storage considerations Distance from streams, ponds, wells Prevailing wind direction Slope of ground Soil type

26 Manure storage - avoiding runoff Install buffer strips Vegetated area between storage and stream Install berms or ditches Prevents water from entering or leaving storage area

27 Composting Reduces volume Kills parasites Reduces weed seeds Reduces odor Provides slow release fertilizer Provides soil amendment

28 Composting requirements Oxygen Moisture Correct carbon to nitrogen ratio (30:1) Temperature (120-160 F) www.nhq.nrcs.usda.gov

29 What do I do with the manure? Apply it to your property Arrange with gardeners, landscapers, or farmers to remove it most interested in composted manure Haul it yourself most expensive Landfilling (bury on your property) not recommended, expensive and potential for runoff increases

30 Tips for safe manure/compost application Minimum of 100 feet from water source (if flat ground) Away from natural drainages Incorporate as soon as possible www.nhq.nrcs.usda.gov

31 Tips for safe manure/compost application Monitor soil’s nitrogen content to avoid overapplication Complete the composting process to prevent spreading weed seeds Consider seasonal conditions – winter, wet conditions, etc.

32 The bottom line (no pun intended) Manage manure to maintain healthy animals and healthy land Applying manure to your property increases the nutrient value and organic content of your soil

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