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Management Plan
For
Nuisance Control
For
Schleining Genetis
18850 Highway 14
Ault, CO 80610
Developed in accordance with
Generally Accepted Agricultural Best Management Practices
Prepared By
AG
PRO
AGPROfessionals, LLC
4350 Highway 66
Longmont, CO 80504
May 2013
Schleining Genetics
AGPROfessionals, LLC
Introduction
This supplemental Management Plan for Nuisance Control has been developed and implemented
to identify methods that Schleining Genetis will use to minimize the inherent conditions that
exist in confinement feeding operations. This supplement outlines management practices
generally acceptable and proven effective at minimizing nuisance conditions. Neither nuisance
management nor this supplemental plan is required by Colorado State statute or specifically
outlined in the Colorado Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulations. This is a
proactive measure to assist integration into local communities. Schleining Genetis will use these
management and control practices to their best and practical extent.
Legal Owner, Contacts and Authorized Persons
Correspondence and Contacts should be made to:
Schleining Genetis
PO Box 3
Ault, CO 80610
Office: 970-420-0267
The individual(s) at this facility who is (are) responsible for developing the implementation,
maintenance and revision of this supplemental plan are listed below.
(Name) (Title)
Dallas Schleining Operator
(Name) (Title)
Legal Description
The confined animal feeding facility described in this NMP is located at:
Part of that part lying north of and above the Larimer & Weld Canal in the Northeast '/ of
Section 18, Township 7 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., County of Weld, State of
Colorado.
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Air Quality
Air quality at and around confined animal feeding operations are affected primarily from the
relationship of soil/manure and available moisture. The two primary air quality concerns at
dairies are dust and odor. However, the management practices for dust or odor control are not
inherently compatible. Wet pens and manure produce odor. Dry pens are dusty. The two
paragraphs below outline the best management practices for the control of dust and odors that
Model will use. The manager shall closely observe pen conditions and attempt to achieve a
balance between proper dust and odor control.
Dust
Dust from pen surfaces is usually controlled by intensive management of the pen surface by
routine cleaning and harrowing of the pen surface. The purpose of intensive surface
management is twofold; to keep cattle clean and to reduce pest habitat. The best management
systems for dust control involve moisture management. Management methods Model shall use
to control dust are:
Pen density
Moisture will be managed by varying stocking rates and pen densities. The animals wet
manure and urine keep the surface moist and control dust emissions. Stocking rates in
new portions of the facility will be managed to minimize dust.
2. Regular manure removal
Model will continue to conduct regular manure removal. Manure removal and pen
maintenance will be conducted as needed.
3. Sprinkler systems
Sprinkler systems, timed appropriately, are an effective method for keeping Feedlot
surfaces moist. Feedlot cattle produce significant moisture through urine and feces. Pens
surfaces are extensively maintained for cattle health.
4. Water Trucks
Should nuisance dust conditions arise, water tanker trucks or portable sprinkling systems
may be used for moisture control on pens and roadways to minimize nuisance dust
conditions.
Odor
Odors result from the natural decomposition processes that start as soon as the manure is
excreted and continue as long as any usable material remains as food for microorganisms living
everywhere in soil, water and the manure. Odor strength depends on the kind of manure, and the
conditions under which it decomposes. Although occasionally unpleasant, the odors are not
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dangerous to health in the quantities customarily notices around animal feeding operations and
fields where manure is spread for fertilizer.
Model will use the methods and management practices listed below for odor control:
1. Establish good pen drainage
Dry manure is less odorous than moist manure. The feedlot will conduct routine pen
cleaning and surface harrowing to reduce standing water and dry or remove wet manure.
2. Regular manure removal
Reduce the overall quantity of odor producing sources. The feedlot will conduct routine
pen cleaning and harrowing several times per month.
3. Reduce standing water
Standing water can increase microbial digestion and odor producing by-products. Proper
pen maintenance and surface grading will be conducted by the feedlot to reduce standing
water.
The stormwater ponds will be dewatered regularly in accordance with the Manure and
Wastewater Management Plan for Model. No chemical additives or treatments of the
stormwater ponds for odor control are planned. Research to date indicates poor efficacy,
if any, of these products.
4. Land application timing
Typically air rises in the morning and sinks in the evening. Model will consider weather
conditions and prevailing wind direction to minimize odors from land application.
If it is determined that nuisance dust and odor conditions persist, Model may increase the
frequency of the respective management practices previously outline such as pen cleaning,
surface grading and pen maintenance. Additionally, if nuisance conditions continue to persist
beyond increased maintenance interval controls, Model will install physical or mechanical
means such as living windbreaks and/or solid fences to further minimize nuisance conditions
from dust and odors.
Insects and rodents inhabit areas that 1) have an adequate to good food supply and 2) foster
habitat prime for breeding and living. Key practices Model will use to manage insects and
rodents are to first eliminate possible habitat and then reduce the available food supply.
Model will control flies by:
Pest Control
Insects and Rodents
I. Regular manure removal
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Manure management removes both food sources and habitat
2. Reduce standing water
Standing water is a primary breeding ground for insects
3. Minimize fly habitat
Standing water, weeds and grass, manure stockpiles, etc., are all prime habitat for
reproduction and protection. Reduce or eliminate these areas where practical.
4. Weeds and grass management
Keep weeds and grassy areas to a minimum. These provide both protection and breeding
areas.
5. Minimize stockpiles or storage of manure
Stockpiles of manure provide both breeding and protective habitat. Keep stockpile use to
a minimum.
6. Biological treatments
Parasitic wasps are excellent biological fly control and are widely used. The wasps lay
their eggs in fly larvae hindering fly reproduction.
7. Baits and chemical treatments
Due to environmental and worker's safety concerns, chemical treatments are a last line of
defense for insect control. Baits and treatments must be applied routinely. However,
they are very effective.
Rodent control at Model is best achieved by minimizing spillage of feedstuffs around the
operation. Good housekeeping practices and regular feedbunk cleaning, site grading and
maintenance are used to reduce feed sources. Rodent traps and chemical treatments are effective
control methods and will be used as necessary.
In the event it is determineds nuisance conditions from pest such as flies and rodents persist,
Model will initially increase the frequency of the housekeeping and management practices
outlines previously. If further action is necessary, Model will increase use of chemical controls
and treatments, such as fly sprays and baits and Rodendicide for pest control.
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Schleining
Management Plan
For
Nuisance Control
For
Schleining Genetic
18850 Highway 14
Ault, CO 80610
Developed in accordance with
Generally Accepted Agricultural Best Management Practices
Prepared By
AG
PRO
AGPROfessionals
4350 Highway 66
Longmont, CO 80.504
May 2013
Schleining Genetics
AGPROfessionals, IiC
Introduction
This supplemental Management Plan for Nuisance Control has been developed and implemented
to identify methods that Schleining Genetic will use to minimize the inherent conditions that
exist in confinement feeding operations. This supplement outlines management practices
generally acceptable and proven effective at minimizing nuisance conditions. Neither nuisance
management nor this supplemental plan is required by Colorado State statute or specifically
outlined in the Colorado Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulations. This is a
proactive measure to assist integration into local communities. Schleining Genetic will use these
management and control practices to their best and practical extent.
Legal Owner, Contacts and Authorized Persons
Correspondence and Contacts should be made to:
Schleining Genetic
PO Box 3
Ault, CO 80610
Office: 970-420-0267
The individual(s) at this facility who is (are) responsible for developing the implementation,
maintenance and revision of this supplemental plan are listed below.
(Name) (Title)
Dallas Schleining Operator
(Name) (Title)
Legal Description
The confined animal feeding facility described in this NMP is located at:
Part of that part lying north of and above the Larimer & Weld Canal in the Northeast 'A of
Section 18, Township 7 North, Range 65 West of the 6`}' P.M., County of Weld, State of
Colorado.
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Air Quality
Air quality at and around confined animal feeding operations are affected primarily from the
relationship of soil/manure and available moisture. The two primary air quality concerns at
dairies are dust and odor. However, the management practices for dust or odor control are not
inherently compatible. Wet pens and manure produce odor. Dry pens are dusty. The two
paragraphs below outline the best management practices for the control of dust and odors that
Model will use. The manager shall closely observe pen conditions and attempt to achieve a
balance between proper dust and odor control.
Dust
Dust from pen surfaces is usually controlled by intensive management of the pen surface by
routine cleaning and harrowing of the pen surface. The purpose of intensive surface
management is twofold; to keep cattle clean and to reduce pest habitat. The best management
systems for dust control involve moisture management. Management methods Model shall use
to control dust are:
1. Pen density
Moisture will be managed by varying stocking rates and pen densities. The animals wet
manure and urine keep the surface moist and control dust emissions. Stocking rates in
new portions of the facility will be managed to minimize dust.
2. Regular manure removal
Model will continue to conduct regular manure removal. Manure removal and pen
maintenance will be conducted as needed.
3. Sprinkler systems
Sprinkler systems, timed appropriately, are an effective method for keeping Feedlot
surfaces moist. Feedlot cattle produce significant moisture through urine and feces. Pens
surfaces are extensively maintained for cattle health.
4. Water Trucks
Should nuisance dust conditions arise, water tanker trucks or portable sprinkling systems
will be used for moisture control on pens and roadways to minimize nuisance dust
conditions. Drive lanes and pens are designed to allow for the use of water trucks if
needed.
Odor
Odors result from the natural decomposition processes that start as soon as the manure is
excreted and continue as long as any usable material remains as food for microorganisms living
everywhere in soil, water and the manure. Odor strength depends on the kind of manure, and the
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conditions under which it decomposes. Although occasionally unpleasant, the odors are not
dangerous to health in the quantities customarily notices around animal feeding operations and
fields where manure is spread for fertilizer.
Model will use the methods and management practices listed below for odor control:
1. Establish good pen drainage
Dry manure is less odorous than moist manure. The feedlot will conduct routine pen
cleaning and surface harrowing to reduce standing water and dry or remove wet manure.
2. Regular manure removal
Reduce the overall quantity of odor producing sources. The feedlot will conduct routine
pen cleaning and harrowing several times per month.
3. Reduce standing water
Standing water can increase microbial digestion and odor producing by-products. Proper
pen maintenance and surface grading will be conducted by the feedlot to reduce standing
water.
The stormwater ponds will be dewatered regularly in accordance with the Manure and
Wastewater Management Plan for Model. No chemical additives or treatments of the
stormwater ponds for odor control are planned. Research to date indicates poor efficacy,
if any, of these products.
4. Land application timing
Typically air rises in the morning and sinks in the evening. Model will consider weather
conditions and prevailing wind direction to minimize odors from land application.
1 f it is determined that nuisance dust and odor conditions persist, Model may increase the
frequency of the respective management practices previously outline such as pen cleaning,
surface grading and pen maintenance. Additionally, if nuisance conditions continue to persist
beyond increased maintenance interval controls, Model will install physical or mechanical
means such as living windbreaks and/or solid fences to further minimize nuisance conditions
from dust and odors.
Insects and rodents inhabit areas that 1) have an adequate to good food supply and 2) foster
habitat prime for breeding and living. Key practices Model will use to manage insects and
rodents are to first eliminate possible habitat and then reduce the available food supply.
Model will control flies by:
Pest Control
Insects and Rodents
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1. Regular manure removal
Manure management removes both food sources and habitat
2. Reduce standing water
Standing water is a primary breeding ground for insects
3. Minimize fly habitat
Standing water, weeds and grass, manure stockpiles, etc., are all prime habitat for
reproduction and protection. Reduce or eliminate these areas where practical.
4. Weeds and grass management
Keep weeds and grassy areas to a minimum. These provide both protection and breeding
areas.
S. Minimize stockpiles or storage of manure
Stockpiles of manure provide both breeding and protective habitat. Keep stockpile use to
a minimum.
6. Biological treatments
Parasitic wasps are excellent biological fly control and are widely used. The wasps lay
their eggs in fly larvae hindering fly reproduction.
7. Baits and chemical treatments
Due to environmental and worker's safety concerns, chemical treatments are a last line of
defense for insect control. Baits and treatments must be applied routinely. However,
they are very effective.
Rodent control at Model is best achieved by minimizing spillage of feedstuffs around the
operation. Good housekeeping practices and regular feedbunk cleaning, site grading and
maintenance are used to reduce feed sources. Rodent traps and chemical treatments are effective
control methods and will be used as necessary.
In the event it is determined nuisance conditions from pest such as flies and rodents persist,
Model will initially increase the frequency of the housekeeping and management practices
outlines previously. If further action is necessary, Model will increase use of chemical controls
and treatments, such as fly sprays and baits and Rodendicide for pest control.
Mortality Management
Schleining Genetics will maintain the timely removal and disposal of mortalities to a rendering
company. Records of disposal will be maintained and will be available for review upon request.
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