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Distribution of Plant Nutrient Elements and Carbon in Particle Size Fractions of Broiler Litter Ash

Distribution of Plant Nutrient Elements and Carbon in Particle Size Fractions of Broiler Litter Ash.jpg
An estimated 10.8 million tons of broiler litter and 3.0 million tons of turkey litter were produced in the United States in 2009. Poultry litter is a mixture of manure, bedding material (e.g., wood chips, sawdust, or straw), feathers, and spilled feed. Poultry litter contains high levels of Ca, N, P, and K, and is often applied as a fertilizer on…