What have we learned about using recycled manure solids for bedding?
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Organic bedding sources are becoming more expensive and difficult to find. Sand can be considered the ideal bedding source for dairy cows; however, not all producers consider sand a feasible alternative for their operation. Inherent properties of sand can make it difficult to handle in some manure systems. Large amounts of bedding can be obtained from mechanical liquidsolid separation of manure. Cows produce a lot of manure each day! The idea of recycling the fiber from the manure and using it as bedding can be attractive and good for the environment.
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