Effects of Manure Management Practices on Air Quality and Animal Performance in Swine Production Buildings

Swine production operations, particularly high-density large-volume units, must be planned as a total system beginning with site selection. With increasing emphasis on a cleaner environment, more attention must be given to methods of manure management. Planning a group of buildings and their surroundings to present a wholesome image is as important as planning for productive efficiency. Farm operators who take pride in maintaining the farmstead are generally better managers than those who practice poor housekeeping. Employees take more pride in their jobs and work output improves.