Call for participation in an EU-wide monitoring campaign of manure


The JRC is looking for participants to help with its monitoring campaign of manure to help develop criteria for safe processed manure.
In order to promote the sustainable recovery of nutrients from manure, it is vital to make a careful evaluation of the agronomic benefit versus possible risks to environment and health. Within this framework, the European Commission is carrying out research into the role of the agricultural application of manure (processed and not) in the propagation of anti-microbial resistance, interspecies exchange or antibiotic resistant genes as well as the role of veterinary antimicrobial agents.

Via manure application in agriculture, veterinary medicines and biocides are released into the environment, affect ing soil and water quality

The JRC is looking for participants to help with its monitoring campaign of manure to help develop criteria for safe processed manure.
In order to promote the sustainable recovery of nutrients from manure, it is vital to make a careful evaluation of the agronomic benefit versus possible risks to environment and health. Within this framework, the European Commission is carrying out research into the role of the agricultural application of manure (processed and not) in the propagation of anti-microbial resistance, interspecies exchange or antibiotic resistant genes as well as the role of veterinary antimicrobial agents.