[USCC] Dairy Manure Screenings for Bedding

[Jeff Geerts]

Ken,

University of Minnesota Extension completed a research project on this
very subject.  See
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI7082.html


Jeff Geerts, Program Planner
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 E Ninth St
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
515-281-8176, 515-281-8895 fax
jeff.geerts at dnr.state.ia.us
www.iowadnr.com/waste/index.html



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Good Morning Composting World,

We have a large dairy in Kansas (8,000 + cows) that is planning on
partially composting the manure which is screened using a press to
remove
water.  This facility is in a dry (less then 18 inches of rainfall per
year) part of Kansas where it is difficult to get good quality sand.  
They
have several questions about the temperature and time needed to kill
mastitis as well as other cattle diseases.  They also would like to
know
what moisture level would be acceptable for reuse as the bedding
material.
Their plan is to switch from a sand bedding to compost in the next few
months.

Any thoughts that would provide them information would be appreciated. 
It
would also be good to provide them contact names of facilities in
other
states to contact for information.


Ken Powell
Environmental Scientist
SW Processing Facilities Unit
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Bureau of Waste Management
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320
Topeka, KS  66612-1366
Phone: (785) 296-1121
Fax: (785) 296-1592
E-mail  kpowell at kdhe.state.ks.us 
www.kdheks.gov/waste 

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