HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS		QUICK SEARCH:   [advanced] Author: Keyword(s): Year:  Vol:  Page:

This Article Full Text (PDF) Alert me when this article is cited Alert me if a correction is posted Services Similar articles in this journal Alert me to new issues of the journal Download to citation manager Citing Articles Citing Articles via Google Scholar Google Scholar Articles by Crowley, J. W. Search for Related Content PubMed Articles by Crowley, J. W.

Practical Appraisal of Alternative Solutions¹

Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706

ABSTRACT

Is Animal Waste a Problem?

The first step in solving a problem or answering a question is to define the problem clearly and concisely. Everyone is aware of the recent concern for protecting and improving the environment. Ecology, pollution, conservation, environmental protection, and entrophication have suddenly become common household words. Their meaning frequently depends on the interest or concern of the individual. However, actions by local, state, national, and international agencies make it obvious that there is concern and, thus, a problem in protecting and improving the environment. The general mass hysteria is being replaced with sound and factual concern. Manure management is a specsc problem that needs special attention.

Agriculture is only one of many industries and groups that has been indicted for causing environmental problems. Likewise, agriculture is only one industry that is facing the challenge and problem of decreasing the general pollution problem. In fact, agriculture rightfully has been patted on the back for signscant contributions to environmental protection and improvement.

¹ Presented at the 67th meeting of the American Dairy Science Association, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, July 1972.