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Publication Type:
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Content Type:Editorial
Author(s):Tracy, Tom
Author Affiliation:Executive Director, Virgina Turfgrass Council
Title:Another perspective... [Canada geese and nutrition]
Column Name:Director's corner
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Source:Virginia Turfgrass Journal. November/December 2008, p. 8.
Publishing Information:Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Company
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Branta canadensis; Nutrients; Aves; Animal manures; Phosphorus; Animal pest control; Groundwater contamination; Golf courses in the environment
Abstract/Contents:Here are the basic points. One goose produces 89 pounds of fecal matter each year. That poop is 1.1% nitrogen, 0.6% phosphorous, and 0.5% potassium Assume you have 30 geese. Collectively, that group produces 2,670 pounds of fecal matter: - 29.37 pounds of nitrogen* - 16.02 pounds of phosphorous** - 13.35 pounds of potassium *29.37 pounds of nitrogen is the equivalent of 587 pounds of 5-0-0 **16.02 pounds of phosphorous is the equivalent of 160 pounds of 0-10-0
Language:English
References:0
Note:"Data is from a 2008 DCR presentation at the Potomac River Watershed"
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Tracy, T. 2008. Another perspective... [Canada geese and nutrition]. VA Turfgrass J. p. 8.
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