This site provides an index page for composting science and design including: background information, using the right mix and composting process analysis.
Please click on factsheet of your choice on topics like Introduction, Large Animal Disposal, Environmental Concerns, ...
Livestock and poultry manures naturally contain a wide range of bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Some of these are known for their adverse effects on people. Bacteria known to be human pathogens include certain strains of E. coli, including 0157:H7,....
This factsheet provides information about on-farm biogas production through anaerobic digestestion of manure and other organic byproducts.
AD is an off-the-shelf technology that is becoming widely adopted throughout Vermont. This mission enabled 20 participants to see operational and experimental digesters, speak to those who have helped develop Vermont’s AD industry, and meet farmers ...
This paper was written in New York, but it applies to the BC situation. Composting Livestock Mortality on-Farm by Cornell Cooperative Extension.