Expanding uses for poultry litter

Article Abstract:

The expansion of the poultry industry in West Virginia is sending alarm signals to government and university officials regarding the feasibility of managing poultry litter, which is composed of bedding and manure, for compost production. To this end, researchers are conducting sot analysis studies reagarding the feasibility of constructing off-farm composting facilities in the poultry industry. Target markets for the compost products are cattle feeding and agricultural land application. A litterdisposal fee is being considered to be the main attraction for private investment.

Refuse and refuse disposal, Waste disposal, West Virginia

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Turning poultry litter into fertilizer products

Article Abstract:

Perdue Farms, Inc of Salisbury, Maryland and AgriRecycle Inc. of Springfield, Missouri have set up a joint venture to convert poultry litter into fertilizer pellets. Perdue processes around 240 million birds a year, producing almost 800,00 tons of litter a year. AgriRecycle will provide the manure management technology. The venture is a response to the problems of manure disposal which is a threat to water quality.

Waste products, Organic fertilizers, Waste products as fertilizer

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Gasifier closes energy loop at poultry farm

Article Abstract:

Frye Poultry installed the gasifier system that provides heat to the broiler houses and energy, which can be used in various applications.

Virginia, Management dynamics, Pollutants produced & recycled, Poultry slaughtering and processing, Poultry and Eggs, Technology application, Company business management, Wood gasification

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