Pit Manure additives study results
By Purdue University - Thirty-five manure storage pit additive products were evaluated by the Purdue University Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory in an experiment supported by the National Pork Board. Vendors voluntarily submitted their products to...

Environmentally Safe Hog Waste Disposal Methods
By North Carolina State University - Researchers at NC State University are taking the lead role in developing new technologies that will enable hog farms to protect environmental quality while providing jobs and agricultural income for North Carolina...

USDA Agricultural Outlook, September 2000 - Manure Management
Four articles from the USDA looking at Manure management and output problems; Future of national policies affecting animal operations, and Environmental regulation and location of hog production.

Manure handling and storage - Manitoba Agriculture and Food.
Livestock manure storage and management are important aspects to consider when planning a livestock operation. Efficient removal of manure from the livestock production facility is necessary for optimum livestock productivity.

Odour Control - Manitoba Agriculture and Food.
Odours are one of the main causes of conflicts between livestock producers and their neighbours. In most areas, hog producers represent a small minority of the population. It is therefore essential that hog producers develop and maintain a positive image...

Dead animal disposal - Manitoba Agriculture and Food.
In Canada, disposal of dead livestock must be in accordance with section 15 of the Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation (Appendix B). This regulation specifies mortalities must be kept in a secure storage location or room. If not disposed...

Land application of manure - Manitoba Agriculture and Food.
Applying manure to land is a highly desirable method of recycling a natural fertilizer produced by livestock.

Methods and Practices to Reduce Odor from Swine Facilities
By Albert J. Heber and Don J. Jones, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Alan L. Sutton, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University - This publication describes all known methods and practices that may reduce odor nuisance...