Saturday, 19 March 2011

Animal Dung Fuel (Cow)

Cow dung is the waste of bovine animal species. These species include domestic cattle ("cows"), bison ("buffalo"), yak and water buffalo. Cow dung is the undigested residue of plant matter which has passed through the animal's gut. The resultant faecal matter is rich in minerals. Colour ranges from greenish to blackish, often darkening in colour soon after exposure to air.


Cow dung in many parts of the developing world, it was made caked and dried cow dung is used as fuel.
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Dung may also be collected and used to produce bio gas to generate electricity and heat. The gas is rich in methane and is used in rural areas of India/Pakistan and elsewhere to provide a renewable and stable source of electricity.




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