Now Available! ECHO Technical Note #100: Animal Production Litter Systems
Published
2023-12-19
Litter systems are an approach to hygienic, integrated animal production in which animals are raised in an enclosed space on a floor of organic bedding. Systems with thick bedding material are sometimes called deep litter systems. Litter systems allow you to prioritize animal health by providing conditions like those in animals’ natural environments. Litter systems also help capture animal waste and convert it to usable forms for crop production. ECHO is aware of litter systems for pigs, rabbits, poultry, and ruminants.
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