Swine Odor Management Checklist
Use this Swine Odor Management Checklist for reducing odor from swine buildings and manure. Work down the list each visit, mark what you checked, and note any item needing attention.
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What is on this checklist
- Barn kept clean and dry
- Manure removed on a regular plan
- Lagoon or pit managed per plan
- Feed and ration reviewed with nutritionist
- Ventilation working
- Application timing checked against wind and weather
- Buffers and tree windbreaks in place
- Dead pigs handled promptly
- Neighbor communication plan ready
- Complaints logged
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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