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Paluszak Z. , Ligocka A. , Breza-Boruta B. , Olszewska H. 2003. THE SURVIVAL OF SELECTED FECAL BACTERIA IN PEAT SOIL AMENDED WITH SLURRY , EJPAU 6(2), #04.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume6/issue2/animal/abs-04.html

ABSTRACT

Slurry often contains many pathogenic microorganisms, which are dangerous to human and animal health. The aim of study was to estimate the elimination rate of indicators and pathogenic bacteria – Escherichia coli, fecal streptococci D-group and Salmonella senftenberg W₇₇₅ in peat soil according to soil storage temperature and slurry addition. The elimination rate of fecal bacteria was more effective in 20°C than in 4°C. The slowest reduction of the fecal bacteria was observed in soil with slurry. The salmonellas were eliminated more slowly in comparison to another group of investigated microorganisms. The fastest reduction of streptococci was estimated in 20^oC, however E.coli in 4°C. To minimize the hazard for environment, slurry should be subjected to monitoring investigation before use on arable land.

Key words: slurry, peat soil, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, fecal streptococci..

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