Manure Transport
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Managing Manure
Livestock and poultry producers transport manure away from areas with high soil phosphorus levels as part of their nutrient management plan.
Description
Poultry, dairy, beef and other animal producers with high soil phosphorus levels or inadequate cropland immediately surrounding the manure production site transport manure to other farms, field, or alternative use facilities that can use the product safely.
Benefits
- Protects water quality.
- Improves soil health on receiving fields.
Planning
- Is a storage structure available to protect stockpiled manure from the elements until transport?
- Does the receiving farm have a safe off-loading site that does not pose a risk to water quality?
- Has the manure been analyzed to determine nitrogen and phosphorus levels before transport?
- Does the receiving farm have a nutrient management plan?
- is equipment available to transport the manure?
Tech Notes
- Biosecurity measures must be followed for all transported manure.
- Do not transport poultry litter containing dead birds that are not completely composted.
- Schedule transport of manure to be compatible with weather conditions, use by the receiving facility, and in accordance with a nutrient management plan.
Maintenance
- Make certain that all equipment is in good working order.
- Promptly clean up manure that is spilled during loading and unloading.
- Make certain there is no leakage or loss of material from the transport vehicle, especially on public roads.
- Clean, wash, and disinfect all transport and handling equipment before it is used again.