Gypsum Bedding in Long-Term Manure Storage May Create Dangerous Conditions
Nancy Glazier, Small Farms & Livestock Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
October 17, 2013
A recent gas meter reading has detected immediate health and safety levels of hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S). Take extra precautions when agitating and aerating manure storages if gypsum is used as bedding and added to storages.
Gypsum Bedding (pdf; 115KB)
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