Available nutrients and value for manure from various livestock types
Learn about the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutrients available from various livestock manure types. This technical information is for Ontario livestock producers.
ISSN 1198-712X, Published December 2021
Executive summary
The nutrients from manure have a nutrient and economic value. The tables in this fact sheet outline the nutrients and value for manure from various livestock types giving an indication of the available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium from various livestock types.
The information is based on average analysis results for over 12,000 Ontario samples. All information in the tables provided is presented in an “as-is basis” of the nutrients as applied at the listed dry matter content. There can be large variations between manures, therefore taking a sample at the time of application for analysis is your best guide to nutrient availability.
The values in these tables were compiled by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), with aggregate sample data provided by A&L Labs, Honeyland Labs, SRG (Agri‑Food Labs), Stratford Agri-Analysis and University of Guelph Analytical Services. This is a summary of the information used in the AgriSuite software.
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