Nutrient benefits and environmental aspects of land disposal of livestock waste

Abstract

Examines the relative nutrient status and public health aspects of six livestock manures when added to soil. Provides analysis of the chemical composition of soils at pig, cattle, goat, rabbit, sheep and poultry waste dump sites and shows a highly significant difference in the level of added nutrients. Draws the conclusion that the observed levels of micronutrients at all waste sites suggest that potential plant toxicity and food chain accumulation problems will be low. Highlights the effect of land application of the manure on human health.

Citation

Sangodoyin, A.Y. (1996), "Nutrient benefits and environmental aspects of land disposal of livestock waste", Environmental Management and Health, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 33-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/09566169610181678