Soil and Land

Best Management Practices (BMPs) can be adopted as part of the poultry grower’s operating procedure. For example, stormwater can be diverted from poultry houses and manure storage areas, and land applications can be made when no storms are predicted. In addition, the arsenal of BMPs now includes the use of constructed wetlands for treating runoff…

Manure, when managed properly, has been known to have beneficial effects on soil fertility and other soil properties, contributing to overall soil health.

Because it has essentially no unpleasant odors, well-composted broiler litter can be used indoors in a soilless potting medium. In fact, its nutrient content makes composted litter an ideal fertilizer for both indoor and outdoor gardens. It is also a good organic material for improving soil structure and drainage.

Magnesium ammonium phosphate, sometimes called struvite, is a grayish-white crystalline salt that builds up on the internal pump and piping surfaces used for lagoon liquid recycling. It usually appears on metallic surfaces but can also form on plastics. Steel, cast iron, bronze, and brass are equally susceptible.