A manure sampling project underway in Manitoba will provide a clearer indication of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus situation within the province.
A Morris based custom swine manure applicator says the extra time and effort required to clean and disinfect manure application equipment to reduce the risk of spreading PED has dramatically increased the cost of custom manure application.
The executive director of the Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative says the use of hot water pressure washing equipment is helping custom swine manure applicators reduce the risk of spreading Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea.
A nutrient management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development says approaches to the management of nutrients in cropping systems have changed dramatically as farmers seek to get more bang for their fertilizer buck.
The Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative reports custom swine manure applicators have taken their focus on biosecurity up a level in response to PED.
A survey of custom swine manure applicators shows they are communicating more with their clients and taking more time planning manure application in an effort to reduce the risk of spreading PED.
The executive director of the Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative says efforts to contain PED have changed how manure is managed.
The Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative says efforts to contain the spread of PED have taken communications between pork producers and manure applicators to a new higher level.
A survey of swine nutritionists indicates they believe they could help reduce the level of phosphorus in livestock manure if they had the flexibility to reduce the inclusion of phosphorus in feed below current Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements.
The executive director of the Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative says farmers contending with excess phosphorus now have a range of options.
