Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University
Curry-Wille and Associates, PC
Ames, Iowa USA
Manure Collection Strategies
Example Household Volumes
Manure Production and Bedding Volumes (handle all as solid)
* to raise manure to 20 % solids
0.41
0.69
1.94
77
Total Bedding
 
 
 
 
0.06
0.10
0.27
11
0.09
90
1
90
Pigs
0.35
0.59
1.67
67
0.57
555
1
450
Dairy
m3/month
m3/month
m3/month
kg/month
m3/month
kg/month
Number
Weight (kg)
Animal
Sawdust
Chopped Straw
Loose Straw
Bedding Required
Monthly Manure Production
 
Romania Conditions