Larger View of Small Panel on Dairy Cow Manure
Closer view of Dairy Cow Panel


One Dairy Cow produces 120 pounds (15 gallons) of manure each day. Over one year's time, this could be a fertilizer resource worth $3,600 (100 animal units) or $36,000 (1000 animal units) for solid waste. For liquid waste, over one year's time, $10,000 (100 animal units) or $100,000 (1000 animal units).

For more information contact Kristi Minahan at 608-266-7055 or e-mail her at kristi.minahan@dnr.state.wi.us

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