The first video below shows beetles competing for the dung. It is important to recognize that animals tend to become used to all deterrents after a period of time. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on July 16, 2019: Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 19, 2019: Thanks for the visit. };
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And thank you , this information is very helpful for my NCSC project. i want 2 play … Answer: Using cow dung for a cremation is certainly more environmentally friendly than cutting down trees and burning them. Squirrels chew through materials like siding and wood in order to access shelter, while chipmunks dig burrows, which can damage building foundations. Maren Elizabeth Morgan from Pennsylvania on August 05, 2014: AliciaC, I think you've said everything that can possibly be said on the topic! $(this.id)[0].addEventListener('touchend', function(e) {
Cement, wood, and eventually ceramic tiles brought an end to the use of cow dung as a floor-paste. If we had a open wound when I was a kid my mother would seek fresh cow dung in the pasture and put it on the wound. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on September 20, 2017: Hi, suresh. Cow manure has a soft texture and tends to be deposited in a circular shape, which gives dung patches their alternate names of cow pies and cow pats. It would be interesting to know whether the smoke from the dung is a more effective repellent than the smoke from other fuels, and if so why this is the case. Thank you for sharing your story, Sara. You certainly wrote a comprehensive hub! I appreciate the vote and the share, too! $(this.id).find('.panel').css({'width':this.itemWidth()});
invisible fence for cows? Pieces of dung are lit to provide heat and a flame for cooking. I appreciate your work , As i am also working with cow dung and clay for better building material, although i wanted to know that during baking process of bricks as dried cow dung is used as flammable substance so what can i do to protect it from burning and also how can i control the moisture content . Plants can improve the aesthetic … In addition, the cow pats give off methane, which acts as a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. The odor is not too offensive and the cows were quite friendly while we invaded their pasture. Of course, we don't want all of that in our gardens. var idx = sites.indexOf(siteUrl) + 1;
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Coming from India, I know that village folk still use cow dung in front of their houses as an insect repellent as well as dry it for fuel.. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 10, 2014: Thank you very much for the comment, the votes and the pun, Suzanne! This is interesting and educative. One was on solar desalination plants and the other one was on using cows and their dung for silvicultural benefits and bio-gas production, respectively. var tabHeight = jQuery('.tab-container').height();
Neem oil is a powerful insect repellent. To find out more see our. I have used a coconut leaf stem for mixing. Pilobolus is famous for its method of distributing its spores. You could contact a college, university, or agricultural organization to see if they know anything about the business aspect of cow dung. };
Excellent post. Manganese deficiency, manganese . Thanks for the education and have a wonderful weekend. FlourishAnyway from USA on August 02, 2014: This was both educational and awesomely green in every sense of the word. The gas that is produced is withdrawn through a tube and stored. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. Voted up. John R Wilsdon from Superior, Arizona on September 27, 2014: I am reminded that cow dung, or manure, is also a great starter for compost. I appreciate it. var sites = [
If you've read the $64 Tomato, you probably shook with laughter reading the parts about “Superchuck.”If you’ve had a groundhog or woodchuck in your yard, you know it is no laughing matter. Get Exclusive Deals & Tips with Our eNewsletter! Pilobolus is a fungus that grows on herbivorous dung, including the dung of cows. But it makes sense that energy would be stored in all that cow sh...uh, dung. I'm glad the information was useful. They have a lot of Black Angus cows here, but thankfully the smell is not bad at all due to they switch the cows out of the three different pastures that go behind my home. The milk solution will remain on the plants through a number of rains, but we like to spray every 10 days during the growing season to protect emerging, tender new growth. These are things that you would need to investigate before trying it. The process produces heat that kills plant seeds and pathogens in the dung and reduces its unpleasant odor. Sprinkling granules creates a repellent barrier around areas including: TIPS: Spread granules on grass to prevent animals from digging. });
Granular repellents can be used in any weather, and some may even be used indoors. Question: Can we use cow dung as a boiler's fuel? Thank you so much for the interesting and kind comment, Suhail. As long as safety precautions are kept in mind and safe procedures are followed, cow dung can be a wonderful resource. One or more cows are then led on to the grass. it was soo useful 4 my research. return visible;
When I lived in the Sahara the cow dung came out so dry that it looked like horse "road apples". It’s low cost, contains renewable energy and easily available.
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So now you can guess what my next article is going to be on. There is so much about basic agriculture that is no longer known by each passing generation as urban areas expand and rural living recedes. Lorelei Cohen from Canada on October 09, 2014: I've stepped in a few cow pies in my day but never flung the dung. I remember as a child I have entered many houses (on farms) with floors pasted with cow dung. Note, different repellents serve different purposes, so the more solutions you employ, the better your chances at keeping animals away long-term. Yes, cow pies really are used as a source of entertainment. Great hub! var visible = that.visibleItems();
This clears the land and prevents dung from being washed away by rain to contaminant waterways. This is especially interesting as to the many uses of cow dung. };
Suzanne Day from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on August 10, 2014: A fascinating hub about the ins and outs (sorry for the pun!) Parz.itic Higher Plants Witchweed 94 Non-Parasitic Disorders Calcium, magnesium and sulphur 96 deficiencies Molybdenum and iron deficiencies 98. ii . Rolling hills and pastures sound lovely! Thank you very much for the comment, Nell. The device that digests the material is referred to as a biogas digester. It's great to hear from someone else who has seen cow dung being used. Answer: I’ve heard of fabric made of cow dung, but not of nanotech fabric. }
Its habit of repeatedly rolling a ball away from dung reminded them of Khepri, a sun god. A relatively small plant, 6-12 inches in height, pennyroyal is a good choice for containers. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on November 27, 2014: Hi, vespawoolf. Electronics are also very convenient, as they run 24/7 without intervention. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 04, 2016: Thank you very much for the interesting comment and the share, DrMark1961. if not is there anyway to keep cows out of an area short of building a fence? Who knew cow dung had so many uses? Yes, it is interesting that cow dung contains so much potential energy. So I was able to relate to what you wrote. Cow chip throwing is popular at some fairs. For more damage-identification tips and animal-specific repelling instructions, visit the Animal How-To page and select an animal. BrandSlider.prototype.visibleItems = function() {
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I beg to differ, I was born in 1934 and lived on a active farm until after I graduated. Answer: I’ve never used one, but I imagine the aim is to cook food with energy from a renewable and easily obtainable fuel (cow dung). You'll find an overview of how to repel animals, different repellent styles available and answers to all of your general animal repelling questions. Thank you very much for the comment, Lady Lorelei. V. CONCLUSION The ingredients of cow dung and phytochemical compounds of plant … this.nextSlide = function() {
Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on August 04, 2014: This is fascinating, Alicia. They made an excellent surface to play on. case 37: that.prevSlide(); break;
Thank you for revealing all about this most precious of countryside materials. $(this.id)[0].addEventListener('touchstart', function(e) {
Apply them in various ways, including: TIPS: Covered repelling stations deter animals with scent and therefore work best in warm weather as heat will permeate through the station and carry the odor better than in cold weather. Thank you very much for the vote and the share, too. I do wonder whether coating your house in poo has side effects when it rains. 100 and aluminium toxicities Sun scorch 102 .
Dwellers live inside the cow pat in a shallow pit. I appreciate your visit. $(this.id).find('.ctrl.right').on('click', function() {
I knew some of the uses but not all, interesting and informative. It's nice to meet you! var maskWidth = this.visibleItems() * this.itemWidth();
Mosquito repellent … Whether you want to defend your entire yard, a small vegetable garden, or one bird feeder, it's important to identify exactly what area or surface you want to target, so you can determine what kinds of repellents to use. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. To keep rats away, simply place an old cow … We really do need to take advantage of it! BrandSlider.prototype.setItemWidth = function() {
Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 24, 2014: Thanks for sharing the interesting story, techygran. Alibaba.com offers 0 cow repellent products. Will the use of cowdung lay a bad impact on the lower arrangements of sediments in my soak pit ??? — FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), A mosquito feeding on human blood; the smoke from burning cow dung is said to repel mosquitoes, Jim Gathany and the CDC, via Wikimedia Commons, public domain image. This has lead to the deliberate use of cow dung as an insect repellent in some areas. $('#brand-slider .panel:nth-child(' + idx + ')').remove();
The spores then germinate, producing the fungal mycelium in the cow pat. BrandSlider.prototype.setMaskWidth = function() {
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This is borne at the top of a stalk projecting beyond the surface of the cow pat. Voted up and shared! Answer: Cow dung can be a good fertilizer for soil, but there are several reasons why it shouldn’t be applied when it’s fresh. Question: A cow shelter has around 50,000 cows, and produces around 300 tons of cow dung every day. });
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That is why we came up to one purpose. I am so much in love of this article looking forward to read more of your articles. It's a shame when it's wasted. endX = parseInt(e.changedTouches[0].pageX);
This is especially likely in areas with a large cow population. It could be dangerous for health. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 15, 2018: Thank you very much for the comment and for sharing your personal experience, Chitrangada. A perfect way to use natural resources. Exhart Cow Planter Pot – Black and White Cow w/Pail Planter for Plants for Indoor & Outdoor Use– UV-Treated, Durable, & Weather-Resistant Resin Animal Planter for Lawn & Patio Décor, 15” x 8” x … Thank you very much for the visit and the comment, Peg. Take about 500 grams of cow dung in a clean earthen pot ; Add about half a liter of cow's urine ; Mix them well using a wooden stick. The mixture reportedly forms a waterproof layer that helps to insulate the house from heat entry or loss and doesn't smell unpleasant. Important to choose ones that were well tried, of course. I wish I lived in surroundings like yours. The smell of feces is mostly caused by chemicals produced by gut bacteria. I'm a science writer, not a technologist. Rolly A Chabot from Alberta Canada on September 06, 2014: Hi Alicia... what a research project this must have been, very interesting indeed when I see all of the uses you have listed. if (!target.is(':animated')) { that.prevSlide(); }
It's amazing what bored country people will think of to pass the hours. Cows eat the spores as they're grazing on grass. Manure can also improve the texture of the soil and help it to maintain moisture. };
This was very interesting and educational Alicia. Cow … The bricks are much lighter than conventional ones. Concentrates are also great for protecting bulbs - before planting them, dip bulbs into a concentrated solution that’s proven to repel your nuisance animal. When ingested by the rats, they become extremely ill and begin to vomit, eventually resulting in death. Below the stalk's tip is a light-sensitive area that detects sunlight and causes the stalk to bend towards the light. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 17, 2014: Thank you, Vellur. Hi, Devika. A cow is given a growth hormone and then compared to another cow that was not given a growth hormone. Thanks for the kind and amusing comment, Rebecca! setTabHeight();
Very interesting. The creator has sped the video up. Cow dung alone or in combinations with those obtained from other mosquito repellent plant species, could be potentially used for the preparation of mosquito repellent products. We buy fresh milk from some very beautiful local cows, so next time I see them I will appreciate them more! It sent me back to the Memory Lane. This may never happen, although unexpected discoveries are sometimes made in science. Squirrels and chipmunks steal birdseed. I know there are things you can plant but we don't want to poison the cows or kill them. werner22brigitte, via pixabay, public domain license. Why the smell of cow dung is not bad as in the case of other animal or human ? 1. startX = parseInt(e.changedTouches[0].pageX);
Sally Gulbrandsen from Norfolk on September 17, 2014: Some of the best tennis courts I have played on had a surface which was made from cow dung. Question: Why is raw cow dung not used in a crop field? The spores have a tough coat and pass through the cow's digestive tract unharmed. The mycelium eventually produces new spores. Acids are then extracted from wet dung and mixed with the cellulose fibres to make cellulose acetate. Faith Reaper from southern USA on August 02, 2014: No wonder the pastures across from my home are so verdant and plush, and really beautiful as they are rolling hills instead of flat. Thank you very much for the comment and vote, Faith. The uses of cow dung are interesting. I've actually collected cow dung to use in my garden in the past. Peg Cole from Northeast of Dallas, Texas on August 02, 2014: This is so interesting. She’s shared an overview of the process, but I'm sure more details are involved. Methane is a major greenhouse gas and contributes to global warming. Is this statement true or false? Best For: Effectively repelling animals without chemicals. They roll the ball away and bury it in the ground. But wasn't aware of the other benefits. Thanks for the visit and the comment. The smoke from burning cow dung has been found to repel insects, including mosquitoes. Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on August 02, 2014: Cow Dung has many uses I had no idea of. lol what a unique idea for a hub! Question: What is the aim of using a cow dung stove? Some unpublished data says that the cow dung … $(that.id).find('.panel').slice(0,count).remove();
required some intervention to curb their natural testosterol-driven behaviours and were passed along to another good-willed young farmer. There may be some value in this seemingly bizarre practice, as the FAO quote shown below suggests. Thank you very much for the comment, the votes and the share, Flourish! With concentrates, you can mix a small amount with water to get more ready-to-use liquid. Answer: I'm a science writer, not a business person, so I can't answer your question. The sporangium can move as fast as 35 feet a second, reach a height of 6 feet, and travel as far as 8 feet away. The Pilobolus pictures were especially fascinating. var id = $('#' + $(this).attr('id'));
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We really do need to look more creatively at reusing resources. Even in North America people are making use of the energy stored in cow dung, although this is usually done indirectly by making a biogas from the dung. The notion that the sterilized dung has disinfectant abilities needs to be explored. When applying liquid repellents, it’s important to thoroughly spray the repellent onto all parts of the plant you want to protect until the liquid begins to run off. Thanks for the visit. Thanks for the visit. Lots of good, current information. Dried cow dung is an excellent fuel. They leave the digestive tract in the cow's feces. var maskWidth = (this.containerWidth() - (2 * this.navWidth()));
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