Animal Wastes
 

Including the environmental impacts of animal wastes, how to improve waste management, and odor control.

Manure Education and Research, University of Minnesota Extension - this site deals with manure management, odor control, and minimizing environmental problems. 

Animal Waste Management - from the United States Department of Agriculture,- handbooks and related materials for reducing environmental impacts from animal wastes.

Animal Waste Solutions by Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. - Offers farmers a patented waste management process that reduces odors associated with animal agriculture.

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations - Proposed Regulations - Text and background of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed regulations covering wastewater discharges from animal production areas and land application areas.

Families Against Rural Messes (FARM) - Stronger laws are needed for the rapidly changing livestock industry.  Current laws in Illinois and in many other states are woefully inadequate to protect family farmers, rural communities, water quality, air quality, and property values.  This anti-livestock industry group provides  information and links about animal waste management, odors, and regulations and proposed rules.

Iowa Manure Management Action Group - IMMAG - Published by Iowa State University, this site provides a vehicle for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to improve manure management. Includes detailed information on local and federal regulations, and related publications.

ProAct Microbial for manure processing - A commercial site for Microbial waste processing that reduces odor, organic nutrient content and sludge,- because "Raising animals doesn't have to raise a stink!"