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Environmental Science

4 years ago

EU Directive Limits Livestock Manure Output, Impacts Dairy Farming Stocking Rates

Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science

Prediction of manure nitrogen output of dairy cows from animal and dietary factors

Tao Yan, J. P. Frost, R. E. Agnew, R. C. Binnie, C.S. Mayne

Paper Summary

Environmental Science

4 years ago

EU Directive Limits Livestock Manure Output, Impacts Dairy Farming Stocking Rates

Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science

Prediction of manure nitrogen output of dairy cows from animal and dietary factors

Tao Yan, J. P. Frost, R. E. Agnew, R. C. Binnie, C.S. Mayne

Paper Summary

The study aimed to predict how much nitrogen dairy cows release in their manure, which is important for preventing water pollution. By analyzing what cows eat and how well they digest it, researchers developed equations to estimate manure nitrogen output. This information will help farmers manage their livestock and manure more effectively to meet environmental regulations.