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National Programs
Manure and Byproduct Utilization
Program Summary:
Projected Outcomes |
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- More efficient conversion of feed to meat and milk products will reduce
the amount of manure produced and lower nutrient levels in the manure.
- Development of management practices, treatment technologies and decision
tools will allow Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans to be developed and
Total Maximum Daily Load requirements to be met.
- New management practices and treatment technologies will be developed to
reduce emissions and control pathogens at production facilities, storage
areas and field application sites.
- Alternative uses of manure and other byproducts will be identified,
developed and optimized.
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Last Modified: 05/14/2001
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