Feeding Waste Milk to Dairy Calves

Air quality standards are being strictly enforced for animal feeding operations. Animal producers, technical service providers and the general public should be familiar with the terminology used in the laws that govern air quality standards. (4 pages)

This 4-pages publication examines greenhouse gas emission (GHG) sources within animal agriculture operations and how producers can decrease GHG emissions in an economically viable manner while reducing their overall carbon footprint.

Ammonia emissions from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) can have potentially negative effects on air, water quality, human, and animal health. This educational bulletin discusses: Environmental and health concerns Regulatory issues Emissions measurement Abatement methods for effective management of ammonia emissions (11 pages)

Proper management techniques to reduce odor and excessive sludge accumulation covered in this publication include: Maintaining pH and salt levels Pumping regularly Maintaining adequate bacteria levels Designing for efficiency Definitions of key words are boxed in this publication for easy reference. (2 pages)

This 9-page publication explains the regulations, options, and procedures for closing earthen storage and treatment structures for livestock or poultry manure. (9 pages)