Poultry manure production occurs as a result of the normal everyday processes of the poultry industry. It is a valuable by-product of this industry and has valuable potential uses beyond the traditional one of fertilizer . It is always interesting to note that if one were looking 5 strictly at the fate of the nutrient inputs, the major product of any animal feeding system is manure, not animal protein . Often manures are considered waste materials and a place to 26 dispose of them has to be found. However, if the manure is considered a by-product of the industry, a possible use.