Sometimes before harvest is completely finished, manure slurries get pumped and put on fields already harvested. It is an important part of the pork industry’s sustainability story but handling manure is inherently risky.
Ted Funk shares 10 tips to control the risks to employees, manure handling contractors and avoid the potential to transfer diseases to livestock.
Source: PORK, October 12, 2021. Link.
INSIGHTS: In addition to the safety and biosecurity tips, we also recommend being aware of wind directions and sensitive to the residents of neighboring towns.