These are truly niche markets, but serve as an indicator that revenues, well above agronomic values, are possible. Reaping the Rewards Developing manure product markets which generate revenue is a bit like turning the sow's ear into the silk purse. When taken a step at a time, it can be a fairly straight-forward process. The first challenge in developing a manure product market is to examine a few fundamentals. First, manure is a necessary byproduct of feeding livestock.
Manure is fresh animal feces.
Manure products are the result of a manure treatment system. Examples of manure products are compost, methane gas, anaerobic lagoon effluent and manure mixed with bedding. Odors and water quality problems are also manure products. Technological factors involved in manure treatment systems have a significant influence in the value of manure use. Management is everything.