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Windrow composting of swine (or disaster losses)

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Composting swine mortalities has been proven to be a viable disposal option. Most swine composting system designs are based on daily mortalities and usually involve covered bin facilities.... More ≫

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Composting swine mortalities has been proven to be a viable disposal option. Most swine composting system designs are based on daily mortalities and usually involve covered bin facilities. However, the same composting techniques can be used for regular mortality numbers or for disaster losses using an outside compost windrow.

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Bin composting of daily swine mortality

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Composting swine mortalities has been proven to be a viable disposal option. Most of these composting system designs are based on daily mortalities and usually involve covered bin facilities. The... More ≫

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Composting swine mortalities has been proven to be a viable disposal option. Most of these composting system designs are based on daily mortalities and usually involve covered bin facilities. The following is the current recommended procedure for bin composting of daily swine mortality.

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Guidelines to beneficial management practices : environmental manual for poultry producers in Alberta

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These farm practices guidelines were developed for Alberta poultry producers through the co-operation of industry, government and interested stakeholders to create greater awareness and... More ≫

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These farm practices guidelines were developed for Alberta poultry producers through the co-operation of industry, government and interested stakeholders to create greater awareness and understanding of beneficial management practices for the environment for poultry producers in Alberta. The guidelines are intended to provide a range of management options for poultry operations of various sizes. The objective is to use beneficial practices and nutrient management planning to reduce the impact of livestock production on soil, air and water.

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Manure application and nutrient balance on rangeland

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Manure application on native rangeland is not a recommended practice. Native rangelands are very fragile, with diverse eco-systems that have taken centuries to evolve to their present day steady... More ≫

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Manure application on native rangeland is not a recommended practice. Native rangelands are very fragile, with diverse eco-systems that have taken centuries to evolve to their present day steady state. In summary, the productivity of rangeland is self-maintained. Plant nutrients are naturally recycled and reused, but remain in equilibrium. When manure is applied beyond what is naturally applied by grazing animals, the natural self-sustaining system is disrupted.

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Manure and pasture management for horse owners

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Whether you are boarding at a stable, own an acreage, or house horses on a farm or ranch, specific environmental land management practices can benefit your horse's health and well-being. The... More ≫

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Whether you are boarding at a stable, own an acreage, or house horses on a farm or ranch, specific environmental land management practices can benefit your horse's health and well-being. The decisions you make for housing and pasturing your horses have a major effect on the land and your horse's productivity. This guide has been compiled to provide you with options and references to help you manage the manure pile, maintain and improve your pastures, and provide a healthy and beautiful piece of land to live and ride on.

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for feedlot producers in Alberta

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The primary purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices – Environmental Manual for Feedlot Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are... More ≫

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The primary purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices – Environmental Manual for Feedlot Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are environmentally sound, comply with existing regulations and are economically obtainable. These guidelines describe beneficial management practices designed to protect the environment and minimize nuisances such as odour, flies, and dust.

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