Nitrous Oxide Emission Factors (kg N 2 O-N/kg Kjdl N)

Manure management system component N 2 O emission factor Uncovered anaerobic lagoon 0 Liquid/Slurry (with crust cover) 0.005 Liquid/Slurry (without crust cover) 0 Storage pits 0.002 Digesters 0 Solid manure storage 0.005 Dry lots (including feedlots) 0.02 High-rise house for poultry (poultry without litter) 0.001 Poultry production with litter 0.001 Deep bedding for cattle and swine (active mix) 0.07 Deep bedding for cattle and swine (no mix) 0.01 Manure Composting (in vessel) 0.006 Manure Composting (intensive) 0.1 Manure Composting (passive) 0.01 Manure Composting (static) 0.006 Aerobic Treatment (forced aeration) 0.005 Aerobic Treatment (natural aeration) 0.01