Image of a manure vacuum. It is shown from the rear removing a slurry of manure from the alley behind free stalls, and later discharging a load on a field. This system is labor efficient, and avoids costly manure storage when used as illustrated. However, the ground must be tilled soon after spreading to avoid loss of manure nutrients. During periods when the ground is frozen and when cropping prevents use of manure, the manure must be stored until it may be spread. Careful planning is mandatory to avoid environmental contamination.

Manure vacuum for alley in dairy cattle free stall barn

Credit: Hoard's Dairyman

Digital Credit: Michel Wattiaux

Publisher: Unknown

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Description: Image of a manure vacuum. It is shown from the rear removing a slurry of manure from the alley behind free stalls, and later discharging a load on a field. This system is labor efficient, and avoids costly manure storage when used as illustrated. However, the ground must be tilled soon after spreading to avoid loss of manure nutrients. During periods when the ground is frozen and when cropping prevents use of manure, the manure must be stored until it may be spread. Careful planning is mandatory to avoid environmental contamination.

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Manure vacuum for alley in dairy cattle free stall barn

Credit: Hoard's Dairyman

Digital Credit: Michel Wattiaux

Publisher: Unknown