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Quantifying Nutrients in Effluent from Uncovered, Intact Mature Bovine Carcass Compost Piles Subjected to Storm Events

J.O. SandersMichigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan;Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Water Resources Division, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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D.W. RozeboomDepartment of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MichiganCorrespondence[email protected]
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T.L. LoudonDepartment of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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W.J. NorthcottDepartment of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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H.L. PersonHolt, Michigan
Pages 216-231 | Published online: 23 Jul 2013

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