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The Way of Horses: Equine By-Product - Horse Manure


front-end loader (or a strong back and manure fork) and land. There are some drawbacks to spread- ing raw manure and bedding on your land. Horses will not eat grass that has


manure on it. If there are weed seeds in the materi-


By Eleanor Blazer Copyright @ 2015


sity a 1,000-pound horse will produce about 40-plus pounds of manure per day, plus another possible 50 pounds in soaked bedding. The majority of this weight is moisture.


the manure with plans to remove it later is the most common method of disposal. The drawback with this plan is the unsightly pile, flies, odor, run-off and complaints from the neighbors. When deciding where to put the


manure, consider possible contamination of water (ponds, creeks and wells). A 50- foot grass buffer strip is recommended between the pile and water sources. A manure pile holding area can be


Cleaning stalls and then stockpiling


Horses produce a lot of manure. According to Colorado State Univer-


posting kills parasites, bacteria and insect eggs. Fully composted manure will not attract adult flies. Plus composted manure is easy to get rid of….people love it for their gar- dens.


al you will be planting your pastures or fields with weeds. It is also possible you will be spreading internal parasites to your pastures (a good de-worming pro- gram is mandatory). If the manure is mixed with sawdust


or wood shavings, the grass or crop in the field will be stunted. The high carbon content of shavings requires nitrogen to break down. This depletes the nitrogen in the soil required by desirable plants. You can add nitrogen in the form of ammoni- um nitrate or ammonium sulfate fertilizer at the rate of ½ (one half) cup per day to 40 to 50 pounds of manure. Treat it as you take it from the stall. Just sprinkle it on the manure mixture after it’s been loaded in the wheelbarrow or spreader. Do not use urea fertilizer because the nitrogen can be lost into the air. Be careful you do not spread too


manure pile is to pay a farmer or commercial hauler to remove it.


Another option to get rid of the


manure. It is organic, and when wet will turn into a bog. The bacteria and parasites it contains create unsanitary conditions. Make sure you remove manure from your turn- out area, dry-lot or riding arena and preserve the good footing you have provided for your horse.


Do not fill in low areas with


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College of Veterinarians of Ontario releases position on animal welfare


helpful. This structure features a concrete floor; berms that offer drainage control and walls that will keep the pile in one spot. The walls also help with the aes- thetics of the stable. Once the pile reaches immense pro-


portions (or the neighbors start to com- plain) it’s time to get rid of the pile. The easiest way to get rid of the


manure is spreading it on your own land. This requires a tractor, manure spreader, a


much manure on a field or pasture. Con- tact your local Cooperative Extension office for assistance. They can conduct soil tests to determine how much you can spread without creating a problem. It is possible to over-fertilize. Composting manure is the best


method. Composting can be time-con- suming and it takes planning, but the advantages far out-weigh the effort. Composting will eliminate the car-


bon to nitrogen ratio unbalance. It reduces the total amount that needs to be dispersed and concentrates the beneficial nutrients. The heat generated by com-


Guelph – The College’s new position statement on animal welfare acknowledges the Coun- cil’s responsibility to debate, consider and offer its perspective when matters involving animal welfare and the practice of veteri- nary medicine are brought to the attention of the College. “As veterinarians, we take an


by Council at its October meet- ing, enables the public to under- stand Council’s position related to animal welfare in general. “It’s only natural that the


oath which expresses our com- mitment to animal health and well-being. Although the College serves the public in its mandate, it also recognizes veterinarians’ commitment to promote animal health and welfare and relieve animal suffering,” said Dr. Jen- nifer Day, President of the Col- lege.


public has strong feelings on matters which concern animal welfare. When these issues involve veterinary services, the public looks to the College for a response,” said Jan Robinson, College Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. “The new position statement establishes the parameters of the Council’s responsibility to the profession and the public on topics impact- ing the quality of life of ani- mals.”


The College’s new position statement, which was approved


mal welfare comes to the Col- lege, Council considers how its


When a matter involving ani-


role in the licensure, accredita- tion, quality assurance and/or complaints management of vet- erinarians could contribute to a positive outcome for animal health and wellbeing. The College protects and


serves the public interest through the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine. According- ly, veterinarians are licensed, facilities are accredited, stan- dards and policies are developed and maintained, and an investiga- tions and resolutions process is available. The College licenses approximately 4,500 veterinari- ans and accredits over 2,100 facilities in Ontario. Read the new Position State-


ment on Animal Welfare at: www.cvo.org/Animal-Welfare


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