Mineralized
Organic Nitrogen
Amount of mineralized (released to crops) during
first cropping season after application of animal manure.
|
Manure
Type |
Manure Handling | Mineralization Factor |
|
Swine
|
Fresh | 0.50 |
| Anaerobic liquid | 0.35 | |
| Aerobic liquid | 0.30 | |
|
Beef
|
Solid without bedding | 0.35 |
| Solid with bedding | 0.25 | |
| Anaerobic liquid | 0.30 | |
| Aerobic liquid | 0.25 | |
|
Dairy
|
Solid without bedding | 0.35 |
| Solid with bedding | 0.25 | |
| Anaerobic liquid | 0.30 | |
| Aerobic liquid | 0.25 | |
|
Sheep |
Solid | 0.25 |
|
Poultry
|
Deep pit | 0.60 |
| Solid with litter | 0.60 | |
| Solid without litter | 0.60 | |
|
Horse |
Solid with bedding | 0.20 |
Source: Livestock Waste Facilities Handbook, Third Edition, Table 10-5, pg. 10.4