A survey of waste management practices of selected swine and poultry farm in Laguna, Philippines

Issue Date

12-2010

Abstract

The publication of "Livestock's Long Shadow" by the Food and Agriculture Organization in 2006 has mainstreamed the observations and concerns of animal scientists and environmentalists to the wide-tanging impacts of livestock production and the close inter-linkages between animal health, production and the environmental. In line with this, a survey was conducted to determine the waste management practices of selected swine and poultry farms in Laguna that could have potential adverse effects on the environment. There were inappropriate management strategies for both solid and liquid wastes by the majority of farmer respondents particularly among small-holders. Discharge of untreated effluent into the waterways, open dumping and hazardous open-air burning of wastes were among the unacceptable practices gathered in the surveys. The present study recognizes the need for stricter enforcement and effective dissemination of local government regulations and existing environmental laws by concerned government agencies to ensure that a sustainable livestock and poultry production in the province is achieved.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Environmental Science and Management

ISSN

0119-1144

Volume

13

Issue

2

Page

44-52

Document Type

Article

College

School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

tables

Language

English

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