Selection of application tools for dairy manure-derived solids

Texture of manure in semi-wet, air dried and pelletized forms, and appropriate delivery devices.

Semi-wet (75% moisture) manure can be applied using a solid manure spreader. Air dried manure can be applied using a sawdust spreader or equipment used to spread dry compost. Pelletized manure can be applied using a fertilizer spreader and blended with similar products.