Environmental management of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)

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