1st Edition

Environmental Management of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)

By Frank R. Spellman, Nancy E. Whiting Copyright 2007
    494 Pages 79 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    494 Pages 79 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Clean and environmentally sound disposal of animal waste in the quantities that Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) produce can only be described as a challenge. Designed to provide practical information, Environmental Management of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) covers the concepts and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of CAFOs, paying particular attention to regulatory requirements and compliance and Best Available Technology (BAT) practices.

    Presenting an overview of federal, state, and local regulations and discussing US Department of Agriculture's CNMP, the book includes information and data that can be used for planning and designing waste management systems and system components as well as for selecting waste handling equipment. The authors describe the various types of manure/wastewater storage and handling systems and, using data derived from the NRCS/USDA, focus on the costs involved in the operational needs of these systems. They describe soil agricultural waste interactions and those soil properties and characteristics that affect soil sustainability and limitations for a farmstead. They also discuss the pollutants associated with livestock and poultry operations, the pathways by which the pollutants reach surface water, and their impacts on the environment and human health.

    Pulling information from a wide range of sources, the book's coverage moves from regulations to social and ethical issues, and on to specific technologies for a particular species. This comprehensive resource is tailored to the information needs of the practicing agronomist, rural community authorities, and other personnel involved in animal feeding operations.

    INTRODUCTION
    Setting the Stage
    Water Supply, Use, and Wastewater Treatment
    Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Waste Treatment
    "Get Big or Get Out "
    CAFOs: Current Trend
    Definitions of Key terms
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    CAFO REGULATIONS & CNMPS
    Introduction
    Federal Regulations: Clean Water Act
    State Regulations
    Local Regulations and the Public's Role
    CNMPs
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    MANURE CHARACTERISTICS
    Introduction
    Livestock Waste Characterization Variables
    Manure Characteristics
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    MANURE STORAGE
    Introduction
    Types of Manure Storage and Handling Systems
    Manure Handling and Storage Costs
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    AFO/CAFO SITING: PHYSICAL FACTORS
    Introduction
    Role of Soils in Manure Management
    Role of Plants in Animal Waste Management
    Geologic and Groundwater Considerations (NRCS/USDA, 1999)
    Siting Animal Waste Management Systems
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    ANIMAL WASTE POLLUTANTS
    Introduction
    Animal Waste Pollutants of Concern
    Manure Pollutants: Surface Water Contamination
    Potential Hazards From CAFO Pollutants
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    ANIMAL WASTE AND AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS
    Introduction
    Air Emissions From Feedlot Operations
    Emissions From Land Application
    Emissions From Virtual Farms
    Emission Control Methods
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    BEEF CATTLE FEEDING OPERATIONS
    Introduction
    Size and Location of Industry
    Beef Production Cycles
    Feeding Practices
    Manure Management Practices
    Beef Virtual Farms
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    DAIRY OPERATIONS
    Introduction
    Size and Location of Industry
    Production Cycles
    Confinement Practices
    Feeding Practices
    Manure Management Practices
    Dairy and Veal Virtual Farms
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS
    Introduction
    Size and Location of Swine Industry
    Swine Production Cycles
    Swine Confinement Practices
    Swine Manure Management Practices
    Swine Virtual Farms
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    POULTRY FEEDING OPERATIONS
    Introduction
    Broilers
    Laying Hens
    Turkeys
    Poultry Virtual Model Farms
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References

    CAFO COMPONENT DESIGN
    Introduction (USDA, 1996)
    Production
    Collection
    Storage
    Treatment
    Transfer
    Utilization
    Ancillary Components
    Safety
    Summary
    Chapter Review Questions
    Thought-Provoking Questions
    References/ Recommended Reading

    Biography

    Spellman\, Frank R.; Whiting\, Nancy E.