How Much Does That Incinerator Cost?

8 ppBiosecurity on poultry farms includes proper disposal of dead carcasses. In many cases, that means using an incinerator. Calculating the cost of an incinerator means considering long and short-term expenses and the cost of fuel. This publication explains how to select the right size incinerator and calculate all associated costs

Effect of Speaking Valves on Tracheostomy Decannulation

Introduction Despite several pediatric tracheostomy decannulation protocols there remains tremendous variability in practice. The effect of tracheostomy capping on decannulation has been studied but the role of speaking valves (SVs) is unknown

Fate and Transport of E. coli in Cedar Creek Watershed, Texas

Abstract. Presence of E. coli is recognized as an important indicator of fecal contamination leading to impairment of a water body. Apart from point and non-point sources, in-situ re-growth is believed The authors are solely responsible for the content of this technical presentation. The technical presentation does not necessarily reflect the official position of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), and its printing and distribution does not constitute an endorsement of views which may be expressed. Technical presentations are not subject to the formal peer review process by ASABE editorial committees; therefore, they are not to be presented as refereed publications. Citation of this work should state that it is from an ASABE meeting paper. EXAMPLE: Author's Last Name, Initials. to be a considerable source of E. coli in many cases. There is a need to identify, characterize, and quantify E. coli loads from various sources in a watershed. To understand re-growth phenomenon better, the fate of E. coli needs to be monitored under different environmental factors such as temperature, moisture content and pH. Wildlife and range cattle manure samples have been collected and analyzed for their E. coli content using EPA recommended Method 1603. Growth and die-off rates at different temperatures (0°C, 10°C, 25°C, and 50°C), moisture conditions (0%, 5%, 25%, 50%, 75% dry-basis) and pH (acidic, alkaline and basic) are being monitored. The concentrations measured within and among different temperatures over a period of 7 days showed highly variable counts. Potential E. coli loads The results and findings of our study will be discussed in this paper