There are a number of environmental consequences associated with improper management of phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N). As a result, public concerns are pushing the livestock industry to show that they are managing these nutrients appropriately.
By better balancing P and N in feed rations, many livestock producers have been able to reduce feed costs, as well as minimize land requirements and improve efficiency of manure application by reducing the amount of nutrients that need handling.
“Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Nutrient Output in Sheep Manure” discusses how nutrition is the simplest and most effective approach in reducing P losses from livestock operations.
