Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

Swine Carcass Compostingas Part of an Environmentally Friendly Production System

Authors: Jay D. Harmon (Iowa State University) , Thomas D. Glanville (Iowa State University) , Tom L. Richard (Iowa State University)

Abstract

As a consequence of normal swine production, mortalities must be handled on a daily basis. Average death losses of 4100 kg/year (9,000 lbs/year) per 100 sows pose a significant management and disposal task for Iowa swine producers. Several methods of disposal have been used for this costly and time-consuming task.

Keywords: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

How to Cite: Harmon, J. D. , Glanville, T. D. & Richard, T. L. (2002) “Swine Carcass Compostingas Part of an Environmentally Friendly Production System”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2001(1).