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Terminology

Interpreting Manure & Compost Analysis

Animal Manure
Poultry
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Animal Manure 

   Manure is a good source of all crop nutrients, including the major or macro and micro or trace minerals. Nitrogen (N) generally is the nutrient with the greatest nutritive value and often the highest potential for pollution. Therefore, manure is best used for crops that have high nitrogen use. The following table reflects manure production and average nutrient content. Where ever possible it is advised to sample the manure in question by grabbing a good representative sample by sampling the manure after it has been agitated or mixed thoroughly. 

Average Daily Production and Total Nutrient Content of Manure

Animal Type Daily Production Analysis Units N P2O5 K20
Dairy Cattle Lactating , Liquid 13 gal/AU/Day lb/1,000 gal 28 13 25
Lactating Cows, Solid 106 lb/AU/Day lb/ton 10 4 8
Beef Cattle Cow & Calf 60 lb/AU/Day lb/ton 11 7 10
Steer 75 lb/AU/Day lb/ton 14 5 8
Swine     Grow - Finish 11 gal/AU/Day lb/1,000 gal 50 55 25
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                       Poultry                                

Poultry Production Period Days Avg. Weight (lb) Avg. Manure Produced per Day (1,000 lb wt.) Manure % Dry Matter N P2O5 (lb/T) K20
Layer 364 3.3 26.2 41 37 55 31
Pullet 126 1.5 48.4 35 43 46 26
Heavy Broiler 57 3.0 19.6 25 66 63 47
Turkey (tom) 123 14.3 12.6 60 52 76 42
Production and analysis figures for broilers and turkeys include litter.

Manure Compost & Organic Material

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Macro Mineral Chemical Symbol
Nitrogen N
Phosphorus P2O5
Potassium K2O
Calcium Ca
Magnesium Mg
Micro Mineral Chemical Symbol
Copper Cu
Iron Fe
Manganese Mn
Zinc Zn
Sodium Na
Aluminum Al
Chloride NaCl
Nitrates NO3
   
Sulfide H2S
pH pH
   
Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio C/N
Ammonia Nitrogen NH3
Expressed As %

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