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1. Development of a mobile process to extract phosphorus from livestock wastes as a valuable fertilizer

Creator:: Hoilman, Gene
Abstract:: Environmental and regulatory concerns are causing confined animal feeding operations (CAFO's) to account for phosphorous content when applying wastewater to agricultural fields for disposal. In most cases this requires more land to spread the waste onto so that the phosphorous needs of the crop are not exceeded. A mobile process...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

2. Feed management : a tool for balancing nutrients on dairies and other livestock operations

Creator:: Gamroth, Michael J., Downing, Troy (Troy Woerner), French, Patrick D., 1969-, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Many studies have shown that dairies consistently overfeed nutrients such as phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). This practice is expensive and potentially damaging to the environment and to animal health. This publication suggests ways to improve feed management and thus avoid overfeeding P and K. Proper ration balancing is good...
Resource Type:: Technical Report