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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.

1 July 2000

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However, a sound manure management system must also account for the role of manure in the overall operation's sustainability, inclusive of the production of crops.

The livestock production practices and manure properties will have a great bearing on the selection of handling equipment. The storage structure type and its operation have implications on the preservation of the valuable plant nutrients contained in the manure or their uniformity when pumped out of the storage.

The contents from this set of articles include:

Solids Content
System Component
Equipment Selection and Maintenance
Planning a Manure Storage Structure
- Location
- Size
Storage Types
- Earthen storage structures
  - Protection of earthen structures
  - Earthen storage designs
  - Construction requirements
  - Groundwater pollution concerns
- Concrete and steel structures
- Solid storage
- Alternative housing systems
Health Concerns Regarding Manure Storage Structures
Safety
Precautions when managing livestock manure