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The Value of Manure as a The Value of Manure as a FertilizerFertilizer

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Average Manure Nutrient Values of Three Major Livestock Animals

52.21 54.05

44.31

9.175.06 7.519.84 7.48 6.28

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10

20

30

40

50

60

Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium

lbs/

ton

Poultry

Bovine

Swine

Figure 1. Average Manure Nutrient Values of Three Major Livestock Animals. The above figure represents the average N-P-K values of manure samples analyzed in our laboraotry since January 25th, 2006. The bovine category includes both steer and dairy livestock, and the poultry category includes both layers and broilers. The sample sizes are as follows: Bovine = 129, Poultry = 55, and Swine = 22

Average Macronutrient Values of Livestock Manure

64.31

8.217.211.843.58 1.38

0

20

40

60

80

Calcium Magnesium

lbs/

ton

Poultry

Bovine

Swine

Figure 2. Average Manure Macronutrient Values of Three Major Livestock Animals. The above figure represents the average Calcium and Magnesium values of manure samples analyzed in our laboraotry since January 25th, 2006. The bovine category includes both steer and dairy livestock, and the poultry category includes both layers and broilers. The sample sizes are as follows: Bovine = 129, Poultry = 55, and Sw ine = 22.

Bovine

17.1

23.327.9

13.2

7.0 4.7 7.0

05

1015202530

0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-14 14-16 16+

Nitrogen Range (lbs/ton)

Fre

qu

ency

(%

)

Figure 3. Nitrogen Content Distribution of Bovine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 129 samples of bovine manure (dairy and steer) assayed for nitrogen content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean nitrogen value of 9.17 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 4.4 lbs/ton and a range of 30.8 lbs/ton

Bovine

18.620.9

14.0 15.5 15.5

3.9

11.6

0

5

1015

20

25

0-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8+

Phosphorus Range (lbs/ton)

Freq

uenc

y (%

)

Figure 4. Phosphorus Content Distribution of Bovine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 129 samples of bovine manure (dairy and steer) assayed for phosphorus content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 5.06 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 2.47 lbs/ton and a range of 12.6 lbs/ton.

Bovine

7.0

21.7

14.07.0 7.0 7.8 4.7 3.1 2.3

25.6

0

10

20

30

0-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10+

Potassium Range (lbs/ton)

Freq

uenc

y (%

)

Figure 5. Potassium Content Distribution of Bovine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 129 samples of bovine manure (dairy and steer) assayed for potassium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 7.5 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 7.3 lbs/ton and a range of 48.5 lbs/ton.

Bovine

13.2

24.028.7

20.913.2

010203040

0-2 2-4 4-6 6-8 8+

Calcium Range (lbs/ton)

Fre

qu

ency

(%

)

Figure 6. Calcium Content Distribution of Bovine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 129 samples of bovine manure (dairy and steer) assayed for calcium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 7.2 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 6.2 lbs/ton and a range of 31.7 lbs/ton.

Bovine

17.8 16.3

39.5

12.47.0 7.0

0

20

40

60

0-1 1-1.5 1.5-2 2-2.5 2.5-3 3+

Magnesium Range (lbs/ton)

Freq

uenc

y (%

)

Figure 7. Magnesium Content Distribution of Bovine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 129 samples of bovine manure (dairy and steer) assayed for magnesium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 1.8 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 0.9 lbs/ton and a range of 4.4 lbs/ton.

Poultry

21.8 20.0

27.3

18.2

5.5 7.3

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10

20

30

20-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90


Fre

qu

ency

(%)

Figure 8. Nitrogen Content Distribution of Poultry Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 55 samples of poultry manure (broilers and layers) assayed for nitrogen content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 52.2 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 16.9 lbs/ton and a range of 71.6 lbs/ton.

Poultry

12.714.5

20.0

14.518.2

7.3 7.35.5

05

10152025

0-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90 90+


Freq

uenc

y (%

)

Figure 9. Phosphorus Content Distribution of Poultry Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 55 samples of poultry manure (broilers and layers) assayed for phosphorus content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 54.1 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 22.8 lbs/ton and a range of 106.4 lbs/ton.

Poultry

9.1 9.116.4

30.9

21.8

3.69.1

0

10

20

30

40

0-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70+


Freq

uenc

y (%

)

Figure 10. Potassium Content Distribution of Poultry Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 55 samples of poultry manure (broilers and layers) assayed for potassium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25 th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 44.3 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 15.9 lbs/ton and a range of 65.7 lbs/ton.

Poultry

10.9

21.818.2

12.79.1

1.8

25.5

0

10

20

30

10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70+


Fre

qu

ency

(%

)

Figure 11. Calcium Content Distribution of Poultry Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 55 samples of poultry manure (broilers and layers) assayed for calcium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 64.3 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 61.8 lbs/ton and a range of 234.1 lbs/ton.

Poultry

12.716.4

29.1

16.4

25.5

0

10

20

30

40

2-4 4-6 6-8 8-10 10+


Fre

quen

cy (%

)

Figure 12. Magnesium Content Distribution of Poultry Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 55 samples of poultry manure (broilers and layers) assayed for magnesium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 8.2 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 3.7 lbs/ton and a range of 19.0 lbs/ton.

Swine

36.4

18.222.7

13.6

4.5 4.5

010

2030

40

2-4 4-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12+


Freq

uenc

y (%

)

Figure 15. Potassium Content Distribution of Swine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 22 samples of swine manure assayed for potassium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 6.3 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 4.0 lbs/ton and a range of 16.9 lbs/ton.

Swine

18.2

27.3

13.6 13.6 13.6 13.6

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10

20

30

0-2 2-4 4-6 6-8 8-15 15+


Freq

uenc

y (%

)

Figure 14. Phosphorus Conent Distribution of Swine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 22 samples of swine manure assayed for phosphorus content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 7.5 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 7.7 lbs/ton and a range of 28.7 lbs/ton.

Swine

40.9

0.0

13.618.2

13.6 13.6

010203040

50

4-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-14 14+


Freq

uenc

y (%

)

Figure 13. Nitrogen Content Distribution of Swine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 22 samples of swine manure assayed for nitrogen content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean nitrogen value of 9.8 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 7.0 lbs/ton and a range of 32.8 lbs/ton

Swine

9.1 9.1

22.7

31.8

9.113.6

4.5

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10

20

30

40

0-0.5 0.5-1 1-2 2-4 4-6 6-10 10+


Fre

quen

cy (%

)

Figure 16. Calcium Content Distribution of Swine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 22 samples of swine manure assayed for calcium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 3.6 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 3.3 lbs/ton and a range of 12.8 lbs/ton.

Swine

31.8

22.7

9.113.6

9.113.6

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20

30

40

0-0.5 0.5-1 1-1.5 1.5-2 2-3 3-5


Fre

qu

ency

(%

)

Figure 17. Magnesium Content Distribution of Swine Manure. The above figure represents the distribution of 22 samples of swine manure assayed for magnesium content at Agri Analysis, Inc. since January 25th, 2006. The population displayed a mean value of 1.4 lbs/ton, with a standard deviation of 1.25 lbs/ton and a range of 4.2 lbs/ton.

224.24.30.041.31.4Swine

55192233.78.2Poultry

1299.29.40.181.11.8Bovine

Magnesium

2212.813.10.33.33.6Swine

55234249.715.661.864.3Poultry

12931.731.20.4714.47.3Bovine

Calcium

2216.919.62.646.3Swine

5565.775.910.215.944.3Poultry

12948.449.517.37.5Bovine

Potassium

2228.729.60.977.77.5Swine

55106.5115.38.822.854.1Poultry

12912.613.30.642.55.1Bovine

Phosphorus

2232.837.24.3779.84Swine

5571.68917.41652.2Poultry

12930.832.824.49.1Bovine

Nitrogen

Sample SizeRangeMaximumMinimumStandard DeviationMean

Summary Statistics

Manure's Fertilizer Value

15.7 14.6

7.1

2.81.4 1.2

3.0 2.0 1.0

0

5

10

15

20

Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium

Val

ue (

$/lb

)

Poultry

Bovine

Swine

Figure 18. Monetary Value of Livestock Manure as a Fertilizer Supplement. The above figure represents the average value (in dollars/pound) of manure from three types of livestock animals, if the manure is used as a substitute for supplemental fertilizer. The values presented are generated from the average nutrient content of manure, determined by Agri Analysis, Inc, multiplied by the current price rate for fertilizer nutrients. The prices used for N-P-K are, on a per pound basis, $0.30, $0.27, and $0.16, respectively. See Figure 1 for average nutrient content of manure.

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