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| Animal | No. | Manure kg/day | Ratio | Dung kg/day | Mixing water | Total water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy cows (adults) | 0 | 20 | 1:2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heifers | 0 | 16.15 | 1:2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calves | 0 | 12 | 1:2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meat cow | 0 | 16.65 | 1:2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bulls | 0 | 16.65 | 1:2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pigs | 0 | 4 | 1:4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goats | 0 | 0.5 | 1:4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheep | 0 | 0.5 | 1:4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chickens (battery cages) | 0 | 0.15 | 1:5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |