Material From Original Gov't Discussion Paper
[ Intro to Manure research and development from original discussion papersource#1, "Outlook for Manitoba's Livestock Industry" section p. 3 ]Governments and the private sector are accelerating their efforts in manure management, including alternative methods of handling manure, development and extension. Examples of recent advances include:
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- injection of manure to cropland and grasses
- development of new liquid manure injection tools for pastures and for cropland
- development of straw and plastic covers for liquid manure storages
- development of two types of automated manure nutrient monitors
- support of an olfactometry facility at University of Manitoba to test odour suppressants, barn/manure management systems and designs
- surveys of odour levels near hog operations and neighbours’ perceptions
- remote location for manure storage structures
- evaluation of effectiveness of construction standards on controlling seepage under earthen manure storage structures
- study of influence of application method on nitrogen emission from manured fields
- pathogen control techniques
- reduction of water consumption and manure volume at hog operations
- evaluation of effects of variable manure application rates on soil quality, including phosphorus loading
- use of GIS technologies for siting livestock operations
- monitoring of leaching under manured and non-manured cropped fields
- controlling runoff from manure applications and confined livestock areas, including riparian zones
- development of manure application rate calculator software (MARC98) to provide support for manure management planning and registration of plans
Material From "Common Ground" Government Report
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