Animal Agriculture
You may add up to 5 groups per animal category (cattle). For the purpose of this tool, a group is defined as a group of animals managed within the same anim...
Thu, 19 Sep, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Scenario: Your neighbor's cattle seasonally graze your pasture, but are not housed on you property. Solution: Make sure you have selected the Ani...
Wed, 10 May, 2023 at 9:12 AM
The methodology for cows under the age of one year do not exist at this time and are negligible. When accounting for cow-calf operations, the calf emissions...
Wed, 10 May, 2023 at 2:10 PM
Unfortunately, there is not a way for us to add different feedstuff choices as those that are included in the tool are all defined in the Blue Book Methods ...
Wed, 18 Sep, 2024 at 2:31 PM
If you're not sure which solid/liquid separator type is the best fit for your operation, see Table 4-36 in the Blue Book for more information.
Wed, 18 Sep, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Manure System Type Description Aerobic lagoon Aerobic lagoons are typically uncovered earthen basins storing liquid or otherwise wet manure slurr...
Thu, 19 Sep, 2024 at 12:35 PM
The COMET-Team has developed this data entry collection spreadsheet to visualize all parameters included in COMET-Farm Animal Agriculture Dairy activity. Fo...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Animal Category Animal Type Description Cattle Dairy-Heifer Replacements These are immature cows prior to their first calving and lactation ...
Tue, 12 Nov, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Housing Type Description Covered Barn (Flushed, Scraped, Vacuum) Manure is stored in pits below the animal housing. “Deep” pits are associated wi...
Tue, 12 Nov, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Manure System Type Description Aerobic lagoon Aerobic lagoons are typically uncovered earthen basins storing liquid or otherwise wet manure slurr...
Tue, 12 Nov, 2024 at 4:06 PM