Effective odor control is dependent upon implementation of strategies that are complementary to management practices.
Some systems use a deep pit or a holding tank for manure storage.
In such systems, little or no biological processing occurs, and they are therefore considered high-load systems. In systems where biological processing occurs to a great extent, such as in anaerobic digesters or lagoons, the system would be termed a low-load system. Strategies that reduce nutrient production, such as dietary restriction of nutrients, are well-suited for all types of manure storage systems. To comply with current or pending odor control regulations, it is imperative that producers be provided with sound recommendations of odor control strategies. Implications Odor control has become a necessary and integral part of livestock production.