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Livestock Nutrient Management Concerns: Regulatory and Legislative Overview

Deanne Meyer^*,1 and D. Denise Mullinax^,2

^* Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis 95616-8521 and University of California Cooperative Extension, Stanislaus and Merced Counties

¹ To whom correspondence should be addressed.

Abstract

A greater focus on manure nutrient disposition from concentrated animal-feeding operations has developed from environmentalists, concerned citizens, and regulatory agencies. The establishment and enforcement of manure nutrient regulations will alter the future of livestock production. Proposed legislation and strategies may provide a false sense of security regarding environmental preservation or restoration and may impose monitoring and record keeping on the livestock operators. Existing regulations and proposed regulations and strategies are presented. Implications of legislation and proposed strategies, policies, and regulations are discussed. Livestock operations will need to comply with regulations to remain in business and to minimize environmental liability.

² Present address: Hilmar Cheese Company, Hilmar, CA 95324.