benefits of bedding reuse for the equine industry
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Proceedings available at: www.extension.org/67724 Why Studying Bedding Reuse for Horses? To examine the financial, operational and health benefits of re-using composted bedding in the equine industry.TRANSCRIPT
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Waste to WorthBenefits of Composted Bedding for
Re-Use in the Equine Industry
Green Mountain Technologies, Inc.
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Benefits of Bedding Re-Use in the Equine Industry
FinancialOperational Health
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Mollie BogardusBarn Owner/Manager for 30 YearsMBA Sustainable Business
Michael Bryan BrownFounder and PresidentGreen Mountain Technologies, Inc.20 Years in Composting Industry
Washington State UniversityDairy Bedding Recycling
IOS RanchBainbridge Island, WA
Joint Base Myers/HendersonArlington, Virginia
Green Mountain Technologies, Inc
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Cons of Bin System• 90-180 days• Labor to turn piles• Temperature issues on edges• Odor
Pros of Bin System• Affordable
Pros of In Vessel System• 10-20 days• Automated Auger• Uniform Temperature• Odor Control
Cons of In Vessel System• Purchase Cost• Maintenance Cost
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Methods of Composting Bedding
Centralized OperationAerated Static Pile (ASP)
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In-Vessel Composters
Earth Flow 30 at CSU Drum Composting Systems
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Mechanisms for Pathogen Reduction
• Heat Inactivation• Microbial Competition• pH Changes• Desiccation• UV Exposure
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Operational Benefits
• Reduce Parasites• Reduce Flies• Reduce Dust• Reduce Odor• Low Labor input• Small footprint
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Financial Benefits
Reduce Shavings Bill by 40%
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Savings on Health Care
• Foot health – thrush• Leg Health – scratches• Skin Health –
dermatitis, hives• Respiratory Health –
heaves, allergies
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The Probiotic Effect
“The compost has been through a very hot phase to kill all pathogens and parasites. It now has a thriving microbial population to compete aggressively with the fungal and bacterial pathogens responsible for infections and irritations on skin and hooves.”
Caitlin Price Youngquist, Snohomish Extension Service
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Clinical Observations
• Attributed general foot and leg health to composted bedding• Documented relief for horses with chronic
hives and respiratory difficulties
Dr. Hannah Mueller, Cedarbrook Veterinary Clinic and Northwest Equine Stewardship Center
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Absorption Capabilities
New Shavings
50/50 Mixture
Composted
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Total Change in Weight LbsWeight Lbs Material WetWeight Lbs Material Dry
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Stall bedded with Pellets
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50/50 Mix of Compost and New Shavings
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Composted Bedding Re-Use
Today• Take what is known in the
dairy industry • Prove with science what
benefits it brings to the equine industry
• Financial savings
Future
• Encourage further study• Caitlin Price Youngquist
(WSU)• Prove with science behind it
what benefits it brings to the equine industry
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Mollie Bogardus, Equine Specialist, Green Mountain Technologies, Inc.
Michael Bryan Brown, President, Green Mountain Technologies, Inc.