Composted Animal Manures: Precautions and Processing

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1998-07
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LeaMaster, Brad
Hollyer, James R.
Sullivan, Jennifer L.
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University of Hawaii
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Compost is made by recycling organic materials such as yard trimmings, wood chips, food scraps, and animal manures in a controlled process. The process employs microorganisms to transform the raw materials so that they are no longer recognizable. Quality compost is thoroughly decomposed and pathogen-free. The possible presence of pathogenic microorganisms in compost is a major challenge for compost producers. Composted animal manures can be used in many beneficial products, but they must be properly processed. The most important conditions with respect to sanitization are: the composting process must be thorough; the composting process must be complete; and, the finished compost must not be reinoculated with pathogens.
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animal manures, compost quality, composting, microbial contamination, pathogens
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LeaMaster B, Hollyer JR, Sullivan JL. 1998. Composted animal manures: precautions and processing. Honolulu (HI): University of Hawaii. 5 p. (Animal Waste Management; AWM-1).
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