Managing Manure Phosphorus from Feedlots

G2250
Published 2014

Phosphorus should not be supplemented in a feedlot diet. Increasing P in the diet increases the amount of P excreted and removed as manure. Manure can serve as a valuable fertilizer source by maximizing the net return when it is spread on a four-year P basis. Sampling manure and determining the P index of soil and applying based on agronomic needs are sustainable management practices.

Publication Details

Authors

Galen E. Erickson

Matt K. Luebbe

Subject

Animal Agriculture

Beef

Publication Date November 12, 2014
Last Revision Date November 12, 2014
Language English
Formats

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Series NebGuide