§560.TABLE 3. Approximate Net Yield of Nitrogen for Various Waste Management Systems


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    Approximate Annual Net Yield of Nitrogen per Animal Unit (lb)

    Approximate # of Animal Units Needed to Provide 100 lb of Nitrogen per Year

    BEEF (1000 lb. Animal Unit)

     

     

     

     

     

    Pit Storage

    43-87

    1.1-2.3

    Open Lot-Solids & Runoff

    50-62

    1.6-2.0

    Bedded confinement – Solids

    74-87

    1.1-1.4

     

     

     

    SWINE (100 lb. Animal Unit)

     

     

     

     

     

    Pit Storage

    6-12

    8.3-16.7

    Open Lot-Solids & Runoff

    7-8

    12.5-14.3

    Bedded Confinement-Solids

    10-12

    8.3-10.0

     

     

     

    DAIRY (1000 lb. Animal Unit)

     

     

     

     

     

    Pit Storage

    52-105

    1.0-1.9

    Open Lot-Solids & Runoff

    60-75

    1.3-1.7

    Bedded Confinement-Solids

    90-105

    1.0-1.1

     

     

     

    POULTRY (4 lb. Animal Unit)

    0.4-0.6

    167-250

     

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