This is a manure vacuum mounted on a truck, similar to that in NAL #4534 that was powered by a tractor. This system is labor efficient for handling a manure slurry, and avoids costly manure storage when the manure can be spread on a field directly after removal from the barn. However, the ground must be tilled soon after spreading to avoid loss of manure nutrients and offensive odors. During periods when the ground is frozen and when cropping prevents use of manure, the manure must be stored until it may be spread.

Manure vacuum for dairy cattle free stall barn

Credit: Hoard's Dairyman

Digital Credit: Michel Wattiaux

Publisher: None

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Description: This is a manure vacuum mounted on a truck, similar to that in NAL #4534 that was powered by a tractor. This system is labor efficient for handling a manure slurry, and avoids costly manure storage when the manure can be spread on a field directly after removal from the barn. However, the ground must be tilled soon after spreading to avoid loss of manure nutrients and offensive odors. During periods when the ground is frozen and when cropping prevents use of manure, the manure must be stored until it may be spread.

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Manure vacuum for dairy cattle free stall barn

Credit: Hoard's Dairyman

Digital Credit: Michel Wattiaux

Publisher: None