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Subject: pathogen-free composted manure
From: Varaprasad Calmidi <calmidi@ibm.net>
Organization: IBM Global Services - Remote Access Mail & News Services
Date: Thu, 01 Apr 99 16:44:00
Message-ID: <MOD$990331.8953@rec.gardens.ecosystems>



Hi there,

When can one be sure if cow/horse/chicken manure is free of
pathogens and safe for use as organic fertilizer? Actually, should
there be a concern at all about pathogens in manure getting into the
food chain through compost?

Regards,

Vara