Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions related to Dairy and Animal Science
- Why is controlling nitrogen important?
- Can inorganic P be converted to a readily available form?
- Can soil tests be used to determine a field’s risk for phosphorus loss?
- Do all Pennsylvania soils contain excess phosphorus?
- How does P behave in the soil?
- How does phosphorus get lost from the field?
- How should soil tests be interpreted for environmental purposes?
- Is there much variability that occurs depending on soil types etc.?
- Once P has built up in the soil, how long does it take for P to decline?
- What are the challenges of using the soil test for crop production vs. nutrient management?
- What are the forms of phosphorus in the soil?
- What can a producer do to manage manure on the farm?
- What can a producer do to manage phosphorus loss via runoff or erosion?
- What happens to phosphorus in the soil?
- What is immobilization?
- What is mineralization?
- What is organic P?
- What is the connection between excess phosphorus and water quality?
- Why is controlling phosphorus important?
- How will phosphorus be targeted and enforced by state agencies?
- What strategic initiatives are being developed to help the agricultural industry?
- Are nitrates in water harmful to ruminants? And if so, how?
- Are there any after affects from nitrate poisoning?
- Besides N and P affecting water quality, what other problems can manure-contaminated water cause?
- Can water containing blue-green algae poison livestock?
- What is Bovine Viral Diarrhea or BVD?
- What is clostridial disease?
- What is coccidiosis?
- What is Cryptosporidiosis?
- What is Giardiasis?
- What is Johne's disease?
- What is Leptospirosis?
- What is Salmonellosis?
- What symptoms do ruminants exhibit from nitrate toxicity?
- Is composting suited for livestock agriculture?
- Is there anything that can be added to manure to control N and P?
- What about separating the solids and liquids?
- What about transporting manure off the farm?
- What are some common conversion or equivalent factors for manure?
- What are the cons to composting manure?
- What are the pros to composting manure?
- What is aerated static-pile composting?
- What is composting?
- What is in-vessel composting?
- What is passively aerated-pile composting?
- What is windrow composting?
- What are manure storage options?
- What are some cost savings associated with manure storage?
- Besides N and P affecting water quality, what other problems can manure contaminated water cause?
- Can algae be controlled in ponds or water sources?
- How do algae become a problem in water?
- What is inorganic P?
- What contributes to the largest source of phosphorus on the farm?
- What are clostridial diseases?
- What is the manure production from all animals in a typical dairy herd with 80 milking cows plus nonmilking?
- What is the dairy animal's requirement for phosphorus?
- Is feeding phosphorus-containing supplements free choice warranted?
- Can NRC levels of phosphorus be fed and still maintain good reproductive performance in lactating dairy cattle?
- Do virgin heifers have a higher phosphorus requirement to maintain reproduction and growth?
- Are nitrates in water harmful to horses?
- How do nitrates get into the water supply?
- What diseases does a horse owner need to be concerned about regarding fecal matter?
- How is horse manure handled in confined or stabled situations?
- How is horse manure handled in pasture systems?
- How much manure does a horse produce?
- How should a horse owner prevent water contamination of N and P?
- What advantages are there for the horse owner to compost?
- What can a horse owner do to nutritionally minimize excess nitrogen and phosphorus?
- What can a horse owner do to prevent runoff water from various areas on the farm?
- Are nitrates in water harmful to swine and poultry?
- Where can I get nutritional information?
- Are there any disadvantages to decreasing nitrogen excretion?
- What is the key for a successful nutrient management program for large-scale pork producers?
- Are there problems using phytase in swine diets?
- How can balancing for amino acids help improve the nitrogen situation?
- What are phytase-supplemented diets?
- What are some strategies and potential solutions a producer can follow?
- What information does a producer need to formulate diets more precisely?
- What specifics should producers know regarding phosphorus-reduced diets?
- Why are controlling minerals important?
