Antimicrobial resistance is a complex issue as it is comprised of not only pathogenic bacteria, but also non-pathogens which share genes within complex environmental systems, such as agricultural fields. This webinar describes potential measures to reduce pathogen and antimicrobial resistance in manure as well as potential fate and transport of manure pathogens and antimicrobial resistance following land application of manure. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 17, 2019. More… Continue reading “Reduction and fate of manure pathogens and antimicrobial resistance”
Three Options for Cleaning Barn Exhaust Air
Reducing aerial emissions and improving air quality is a common goal in the livestock and poultry industries. This webinar presents three approaches to reducing aerial emissions from barn exhaust air, using combinations of wet scrubbing, electrostatic precipitation, filtration and enhanced dispersion. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 29, 2019. More… Continue reading “Three Options for Cleaning Barn Exhaust Air”
Separation Technologies for Capturing Nutrients from Manure
Exporting phosphorus and possibly nitrogen from larger livestock operations as well as regions of large livestock populations is often essential for protecting water quality. Solids (and nutrient) separation technologies are an option for concentrating nutrients for export. This webinar introduces three approaches to solids separation that are being applied in commercial settings. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 18, 2019. More… Continue reading “Separation Technologies for Capturing Nutrients from Manure”
Intersections of Environmental Management and Biosecurity in Animal Agriculture
This webinar addresses manure sampling challenges in a different species and recommendations to reduce sampling error. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 14, 2018. More… Continue reading “Intersections of Environmental Management and Biosecurity in Animal Agriculture”
Manure Sampling Considerations in Different Animal Production Systems
This webinar addresses manure sampling challenges in a different species and recommendations to reduce sampling error. This presentation was originally broadcast on November 16, 2018. More… Continue reading “Manure Sampling Considerations in Different Animal Production Systems”
Manure Pit Death: A Preventable Tragedy
Jerry entered a manure pit on his family’s dairy farm. He was overcome by hydrogen sulfide. He survived, but how? Now he’s trying to save others. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 19, 2018. More… Continue reading “Manure Pit Death: A Preventable Tragedy”
Considerations for the use of Manure Irrigation Practices
In response to concerns about this practice, University of Wisconsin Extension convened a workgroup to examine the issues related to manure irrigation. This webinar shares their results and implications. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 15, 2018. More… Continue reading “Considerations for the use of Manure Irrigation Practices”
Animal Manure’s Impact on Soil Properties
This webinar focuses on the relationships of land applied livestock manure and other organic materials to soil aggregation, resistance to erosion and microbial dynamics in consideration of field characteristics. This presentation was originally broadcast on May 18, 2018. More… Continue reading “Animal Manure’s Impact on Soil Properties”
Equipment and facilities for managing manure on small farms
The number of small farms is increasing in much of the country, ensuring up to date information is available is important to protect water and environmental quality. This webinar focuses on some of the farm and manure management needs of smaller farms. This presentation was originally broadcast on April 20, 2018. More… Continue reading “Equipment and facilities for managing manure on small farms”
Determining Causes of Deep‐pit Swine Manure Foaming Issues and Potential Mitigation Strategies
Substantial new of information has been learned about the foaming process, its potential causes, and the different methods of addressing it. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 16, 2018. More… Continue reading “Determining Causes of Deep‐pit Swine Manure Foaming Issues and Potential Mitigation Strategies”