World Dairy Expo - Managing the tradeoffs of recycled manure solids More US dairies want to use their recycled manure solids as bedding13 November 2023 13 November 2023 3 minute read 3 minute read By: By: Sarah Mikesell North AmericaBen Towns, Associate Vice President of the Americas with Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, recently spoke to The Dairy Site’s Sarah Mikesell at the 2023 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. “We see this trend across the US of more and more dairies looking to utilize their manure as bedding, which is essentially recycled manure solids,” said Ben Towns. “Being able to use your own dried manure solids - there absolutely is a sustainability angle for dairy farmers,” he said. “It's one less input cost on the farm.”Another angle is to compare employee safety to other bedding treatment options that are available for treating recycled manure solids. Certillus Eco Dairy Bedding has turned out to be something interesting for us to offer, and a great option on dairy farms that are using their recycled manure solids.”