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Stable Management subjects included in these FAQs:

• E307 - Best Management Practices for Horse Manure Composting on Small Farms

• FS 036 - Horses and Manure

• FS 537 - Horse Manure Management: Bedding Use

• FS 618 - Equine Barnyard Management

Best Management Practices for Horse Manure Composting on Small Farms e #307

• What are the benefits of composting horse manure?
• What is composting?
• How much waste does an average horse produce?
• How can I calculate my farm’s waste production?
• Is all horse manure the same?
• What are the elements of a good compost mix?
• What is the best way to compost manure on a small farm?
• Where should I put my compost heap?
• What is pile composting?
• What is shed composting?
• How big should my compost shed be?
• Is there a danger of spontaneous combustion?
• Do I need to test the compost? If so, when?
• What environmental concerns should I be aware of when composting?
• How do I use compost?
• When should compost be spread?
• What do I use the finished compost product for?

Horses and Manure fs #036

• How much of a horse’s feed is actually digested and absorbed?
• How much manure does a horse produce?
• How can manure be beneficial to the land?
• What are some problems that can occur with mismanaged manure?
• What are some bacteria and parasites found in manure?
• What are the guidelines for location and structure of manure storage sites?
• How and when should you spread manure?
• What does manure composting involve?
• Are there regulations governing manure management?

Horse Manure Management: Bedding Use fs #537

• How much manure does the average 1000-pound horse produce?
• How much bedding does a stalled horse require?
• How frequently does soiled bedding need to be replaced?
• How much soiled bedding does the average horse generate?
• What are some different types of bedding materials?
• Is it safe to use black walnut shavings for bedding?
• Which is the better bedding, straw or shavings?
• What criteria should I consider when choosing bedding?
• Is it okay to mix other trash with soiled bedding?


 

Equine Barnyard Management fs  #618

• In building a barn, how do I minimize the chance of problems from mud and runoff?
• How do I manage storm water runoff?
• How do I manage my horse pastures when I have a small amount of acreage?
• What can I do to my pastures to help reduce mud and soil erosion?