Combustion Ash Can Serve As A Mineral Supplement In Swine Diets
By Eric van Heugten, Swine Nutrition Specialist, North Carolina State University - Environmental concerns surrounding the disposal of swine waste have prompted investigation of combustion or thermal decomposition methods for management of these wastes. Such processes occur at temperatures in excess of 1500°F and produce only energy and a sterile ash. This ash is potentially valuable as a feed ingredient since it contains minerals that typically are supplemented in animal feeds.
15 May 2006
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