What Measures Can Be Taken to Mitigate These Risks?
To mitigate the risks associated with animal waste, several strategies can be employed. These include improved waste management practices such as composting and anaerobic digestion, which reduce pathogen loads and volatilization losses. Additionally, implementing best management practices in agriculture, such as proper application rates and timing of manure spreading, can minimize nutrient runoff. Policymakers and stakeholders should also promote the development and use of sustainable farming technologies to reduce the environmental footprint of livestock farming.
