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Fresh cow manure, sometimes called moo doo, is about 17% organic matter, offers . 3%
nitrogen.
Fresh sheep manure is about 32% organic matter, has . 7% nitrogen, . ...
Fresh chicken manure, sometimes called hen dressing, is 25-45% organic matter, has 1.1%
nitrogen and 8% phosphorus.
Animal manure is widely used as fertilizer to improve the fertility of cropland
Organic waste
Organic waste generally refers to biodegradable, compostable waste from homes, businesses, institutions,
and industrial sources. Examples include food scraps, yard and garden trimmings, food-soiled paper
products and bio solids.
It is a good source of nutrients for plants, including nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, as well as
micronutrients, which are all essential for plant growth. Mixing compost into soil can help to keep the soil
pH in a favorable range, but only if the current soil pH isn't far from the optimum level.
Types of organic waste
Urea, uric acid, and creatinine are the most important organic compounds.
Urea is a byproduct of the liver's conversion of ammonia and carbon dioxide into urea.
These compounds are known as waste products, and they must be removed from the
body as soon as possible since they are potentially hazardous.