Virginia Cooperative ExtensionCollins, Eldridge R. Jr.2015-08-062015-08-062009-05-01http://hdl.handle.net/10919/56132Poultry litter and carcass residues are nutrient-rich materials which can benefit the farmstead. Broiler litter is often used as a feed supplement for cattle. However, improper litter storage, improper disposal of carcasses, or improper land application of litter or compost residues can threaten farmstead water sources with nitrate and bacterial contamination.12 pagesapplication/pdfen-USVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.Natural Resources & Environmental QualityExtension publicationhttp://pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-910/442-910_pdf.pdfPoultry manureCarcass disposalWastewaterContaminationWater treatment