Farm
Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farm
Publication Date
2003
Abstract
Composting is becoming a popular way to handle livestock mortalities. The co-compost material, sometimes referred to as carbon source or bulking agent, is used to cover the mortalities and provide a microenvironment for bacteria. The co-compost material should be readily available, inexpensive, and free of pesticide residues. Some commonly used co-compost materials are turkey brooder litter, poultry litter, hoop barn manure, corn stalks, ground corncobs, wood shavings, and wood chips. Use of a compost thermometer is helpful to be sure that the process is occurring properly. Temperatures in the 110 to 150o F range indicate decay that will be fast and odor free whereas cold temperatures indicate problems.
Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2003
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Kohl, Kris, "Livestock Composting at the Allee Farm" (2003). Iowa State Research Farm Progress Reports. 1485.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/farms_reports/1485
