Table 1 Characteristics and collection numbers for the 10 study farms
Farm ID | Study farm location | Average no. of farm animals | Livestock residence time in barns (months) | Husbandry system/frequency of barn-mucking | No. of collections (inside/outside) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | Beerfelde | 50 cattle | 7 | Deep litter/once a year | 41/41 |
B | Groß Kreutz | 400 cattle | 12 | Manure scraper/several times a day | 49/48 |
C | Platkow | 820 cattle | 12 | Manure scraper/several times a day | 29/29 |
D | Zülpich | 330 cattle | 12 | Slatted floor | 45/45 |
E | Eggersdorf | 15 sheep | 12 | Deep litter/twice a year | 46/46 |
F | Quappendorf | 60 sheep | 10 | Deep litter/once a year | 44/45 |
G | Heidesee | 10 horses | 12 | Deep litter/once a year | 44/45 |
H | Müncheberg | 150 horses | 12 | Deep litter/weekly | 20/21 |
I | Eichelborn | 40 goats | 12 | Deep litter/once a year | 19/21 |
J | Lychen | 150 goats | 12 | Deep litter/once a year | 51/51 |
Total | 388/392 |