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Fertilizer value of manure: Feedlot considerations

June 24, 2014 – Over the years, considerable modifications have been made to feedlot facility designs to optimize cattle performance, improve cattle comfort and also ensure safe and effective working conditions for feedlot personnel.

Additionally, increased awareness and changes in regulatory climate towards greater environmental protection measures has strongly influenced the development of new facility designs. Environmental concerns are largely centered on preventing or eliminating excessive nutrient or waste discharges to state or federal waters. READ MORE