Browsing by Author "Mukhtar, Saqib"
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Mukhtar, Saqib; Auvermann, Brent W. (2006-05-24)Animal feeding operations face increased scrutiny and accountability for how they affect the air quality of their neighbors and communities. This publication helps operators become familiar with fundamental air quality ...
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Foucault, Lucas Jose (2011-10-21)The main objective of this thesis was to study the anaerobic digestion (AD) of wastewater from a chicken processing facility and of crude glycerol from local biodiesel operations. The AD of these substrates was conducted ...
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Paul, Sabu; Matlock, Marty; Haan, Patricia; Mukhtar, Saqib (Texas Water Resources Institute, 2002)Saludo Creek in Bexar County, Texas is one of 65 streams listed as impaired water bodies in the Clean Water Act’s 303(d) list for its high concentration of fecal coliform bacteria (TNRCC, 1998). The restoration of water ...
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Samani Majd, Amir M (2015-12-10)Excessive ammonia (NH3) emissions from animal feeding operations are reported as a source of environmental pollution. Moreover, NH3 emissions result in the loss of nitrogen (N) as a plant nutrient, and so its mitigation ...
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Jamal, Yousuf (2010-10-12)Biofuels are a promising solution to society's quest for sustainable energy. In the transportation sector, biodiesel is the leading alternative diesel fuel currently in use today. However, the current global and domestic ...
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Engler, Cady; Capereda, Sergio; Mukhtar, Saqib (Texas Water Resources Institute, 2010-06)Numerous gasification experiments were conducted and proved that with proper moisture content (usually near 10%) animal manure can be gasified using the TAMU fluidized bed gasifier. In summary the following has been ...
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Paul, Sabu (Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)Under the Clean Water Act (CWA) program the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) listed 110 stream segments with pathogenic bacteria impairment in 2000. The current study was conducted to characterize the ...
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Mutlu, Atilla (2009-05-15)There is a need for a robust and accurate technique to measure ammonia (NH3) emissions from animal feeding operations (AFOs) to obtain emission inventories and to develop abatement strategies. Seasonal studies were conducted ...
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Ullman, Jeffrey Layton (Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)The endogenous hormones estrone and 17ò-estradiol support vertebrate growth and development, but slight increases above ambient concentrations may paradoxically induce endocrine disruption, leading to increased frequencies ...
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Mukhtar, Saqib; Walker, Jerry (2002-09-12)This publication explains the regulations, options and procedures for closing earthen storage and treatment structures for livestock or poultry manure.
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Auvermann, Brent W.; Mukhtar, Saqib; Heflin, Kevin (2006-10-31)Disposing of large animal carcasses can be a problem for agricultural producers. Composting is a simple, low-cost method that yields a useful product that can be used as fertilizer. In this publication you'll learn the ...
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Auvermann, Brent; Mukhtar, Saqib; Heflin, Kevin (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Livestock producers and large-animal veterinarians face a growing problem in rural Texas—what to do with dead animals. Rendering services are getting more expensive and harder to come by, and just leaving carcasses to ...
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Mukhtar, Saqib; Goodrich, Barry; Engler, Cady; Capareda, Sergio (2008-03-19)As the cost of fuel increases, so does the cost of operating motor vehicles and heating buildings. Researchers are investigating new sources of cleaner, cheaper, more environmentally friendly fuels. One possibility is ...
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Mukhtar, Saqib (1999-10-30)This publication describes the training and continuing education required for those who own or operate concentrated animal feeding operations in Texas.
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Mukhtar, Saqib; Gregory, Lucas (Texas Water Resources Institute, 2009-04)The Demonstration and Transfer of Selected New Technologies for Animal Waste Pollution Control project was conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Water Resources Institute and was designed as a means ...
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Rose, Adam Joseph (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)A protocol was developed to measure ammonia emission concentrations from dairies using an isolation flux chamber. A hybrid dairy in Comanche county, Texas, was measured for one week each during August 2002 and January ...
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Jackson, Randy Scott, Jr. (Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)Historically, air and water have been considered common property resources and, therefore, over utilized as waste receptors. Dairy waste is a leading environmental concern in the North Bosque River watershed in Texas. ...
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Lazar, Katelyn Renee (2016-08-02)As climate change progresses, carbon sequestration is becoming an increasingly important strategy for long term carbon storage in soil. Adding to and preserving this carbon storage is crucial for the development of future ...
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Helton, Thomas J. (Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)Research was conducted to compare the effects of composted dairy manure and raw dairy manure alone, or in combination with supplemental inorganic fertilizer, on soil chemical properties and Coastal bermudagrass [Cynodon ...
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Lazenby, Lynn Anne (Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)In 1998, two upper North Bosque River segments were designated as impaired due to the nonpoint source (NPS) pollution of phosphorus (P) to these segments in the watershed. As a result, two Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) ...