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2.
Windrow composting as an option for disposal and utilization of
dead birds - G. Vinodkumar, V. Ramesh Saravanakumar,
S. Ramakrishnan, A. Elango and S. C. Edwin
Veterinary World, 7(6): 377-379
doi:
10.14202/vetworld.2014.377-379
G. Vinodkumar: Department of Livestock Production
and Management, Veterinary College and Research Institute,
Namakkal- 637 002, Tamil Nadu, India; drvinodlpm@gmail.com
V. Ramesh Saravanakumar: Department of Livestock Production
and Management, Veterinary College and Research Institute,
Namakkal- 637 002, Tamil Nadu, India; lpmramesh1@yahoo.com
S. Ramakrishnan: Veterinary University Training and
Research Centre, Tiruvannmalai - 606601, Tamil Nadu, India;
ramkilpmnamakkal@rediffmail.com
A. Elango: Department of Dairy Science, Veterinary College
and Research Institute, Namakkal - 637 002, Tamil Nadu, India;
elango@tanuvas.org.in
S. C. Edwin: Department of Livestock Production and
Management, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli-
627001, Tamil Nadu, India: drscedwin@tanuvas.org.in
Received: 04-03-2014, Revised: 19-04-2014, Accepted: 23-04-2014,
Published online: 06-06-2014
Corresponding author: G. Vinodkumar, email: drvinodlpm@gmail.com,
Abstract
Aim: The present study was
undertaken to ascertain the feasibility of windrow composting as
an environmentally safe and bio-secure disposal method of poultry
manure and mortalities.
Materials and Methods: Poultry dead birds and cage layer
manure were collected from the commercial poultry farms and coir
pith was obtained from coir fiber extraction unit. Physical
properties and chemical composition of ingredients were analyzed
and a suitable compost recipe was formulated. Two treatment
windrow groups (T1- Dead birds + Cage layer manure + Coir pith,
T2- Cage layer manure + Coir pith) in replication were fabricated.
Physical chemical and biological parameters of compost were
analyzed.
Results: Temperature profile ensured maximum pathogen and
parasite reduction. Reduction in moisture content, weight, volume,
total organic carbon, and progressive increase in total ash,
calcium, phosphorus and potassium content as the composting
proceeded, were indicative of organic matter degradation and
mineralization. Favourable C:N ratio and germination index
indicated compost maturity and absence of any phytotoxins in
finished compost. The finished compost had undetectable level of
Salmonella. There was no odour and fly menace throughout the
composting experiment.
Conclusion: Windrow composting of poultry waste can be
considered as a biologically and environmentally safe disposal
option with recycling of nutrients in the form of compost.
Keywords: dead birds, poultry, windrow composting.
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