1st Edition
Environmental Management of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
494 Pages
79 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
494 Pages
79 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
496 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Clean and environmentally sound disposal of animal waste in the quantities that Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) produce can only be described as a challenge. Designed to provide practical information, Environmental Management of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) covers the concepts and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of CAFOs, paying particular... Read more
INTRODUCTION
Setting the Stage
Water Supply, Use, and Wastewater Treatment
Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Treatment
"Get Big or Get Out "
CAFOs: Current Trend
Definitions of Key terms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
CAFO REGULATIONS & CNMPS
Introduction
Federal Regulations: Clean Water Act
State Regulations
Local Regulations and the Public's Role
CNMPs
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
MANURE CHARACTERISTICS
Introduction
Livestock Waste Characterization Variables
Manure Characteristics
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
MANURE STORAGE
Introduction
Types of Manure Storage and Handling Systems
Manure Handling and Storage Costs
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
AFO/CAFO SITING: PHYSICAL FACTORS
Introduction
Role of Soils in Manure Management
Role of Plants in Animal Waste Management
Geologic and Groundwater Considerations (NRCS/USDA, 1999)
Siting Animal Waste Management Systems
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
ANIMAL WASTE POLLUTANTS
Introduction
Animal Waste Pollutants of Concern
Manure Pollutants: Surface Water Contamination
Potential Hazards From CAFO Pollutants
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
ANIMAL WASTE AND AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS
Introduction
Air Emissions From Feedlot Operations
Emissions From Land Application
Emissions From Virtual Farms
Emission Control Methods
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
BEEF CATTLE FEEDING OPERATIONS
Introduction
Size and Location of Industry
Beef Production Cycles
Feeding Practices
Manure Management Practices
Beef Virtual Farms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
DAIRY OPERATIONS
Introduction
Size and Location of Industry
Production Cycles
Confinement Practices
Feeding Practices
Manure Management Practices
Dairy and Veal Virtual Farms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS
Introduction
Size and Location of Swine Industry
Swine Production Cycles
Swine Confinement Practices
Swine Manure Management Practices
Swine Virtual Farms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
POULTRY FEEDING OPERATIONS
Introduction
Broilers
Laying Hens
Turkeys
Poultry Virtual Model Farms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
CAFO COMPONENT DESIGN
Introduction (USDA, 1996)
Production
Collection
Storage
Treatment
Transfer
Utilization
Ancillary Components
Safety
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References/ Recommended Reading
Setting the Stage
Water Supply, Use, and Wastewater Treatment
Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Treatment
"Get Big or Get Out "
CAFOs: Current Trend
Definitions of Key terms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
CAFO REGULATIONS & CNMPS
Introduction
Federal Regulations: Clean Water Act
State Regulations
Local Regulations and the Public's Role
CNMPs
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
MANURE CHARACTERISTICS
Introduction
Livestock Waste Characterization Variables
Manure Characteristics
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
MANURE STORAGE
Introduction
Types of Manure Storage and Handling Systems
Manure Handling and Storage Costs
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
AFO/CAFO SITING: PHYSICAL FACTORS
Introduction
Role of Soils in Manure Management
Role of Plants in Animal Waste Management
Geologic and Groundwater Considerations (NRCS/USDA, 1999)
Siting Animal Waste Management Systems
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
ANIMAL WASTE POLLUTANTS
Introduction
Animal Waste Pollutants of Concern
Manure Pollutants: Surface Water Contamination
Potential Hazards From CAFO Pollutants
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
ANIMAL WASTE AND AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS
Introduction
Air Emissions From Feedlot Operations
Emissions From Land Application
Emissions From Virtual Farms
Emission Control Methods
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
BEEF CATTLE FEEDING OPERATIONS
Introduction
Size and Location of Industry
Beef Production Cycles
Feeding Practices
Manure Management Practices
Beef Virtual Farms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
DAIRY OPERATIONS
Introduction
Size and Location of Industry
Production Cycles
Confinement Practices
Feeding Practices
Manure Management Practices
Dairy and Veal Virtual Farms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS
Introduction
Size and Location of Swine Industry
Swine Production Cycles
Swine Confinement Practices
Swine Manure Management Practices
Swine Virtual Farms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
POULTRY FEEDING OPERATIONS
Introduction
Broilers
Laying Hens
Turkeys
Poultry Virtual Model Farms
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References
CAFO COMPONENT DESIGN
Introduction (USDA, 1996)
Production
Collection
Storage
Treatment
Transfer
Utilization
Ancillary Components
Safety
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
Thought-Provoking Questions
References/ Recommended Reading
Biography
Spellman\, Frank R.; Whiting\, Nancy E.
