What Poo Can Do
It’s true that cow waste can create ammonia and toxic chemicals. But that’s only half the story. Did you know that God made even manure incredibly useful? Yep—manure is yet another usable cow product! Follow along to see what animal poo can do for you.
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Poo for Garden and Farm: Don’t underestimate the power of cow pies! Cow dung is rich in plants’ favorite foods: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Plus, cows have four stomachs. As burly bovines digest dinner, their feed goes through a lot—so much that no seeds eaten by the cows remain in the poo. That makes cow poo a perfect fertilizer. Unlike other poos, cow dung has no pesky weed seeds built in. 
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Dried cow dung being burned in India.
Poo . . . and Gas:
Gather up that cow dung and let it dry. Mix it with straw, set it on fire, and cook dinner over it. Trust us, it won’t even smell bad! Cow dung is regularly used as cooking fuel in some cultures. As bacteria chow down on cow dung, they produce energy in the form of gas. Cow poo can help power a stove or car, as well as produce electricity.
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A House of Poo:
People in India have used cow waste as a building material for a long time. They apply a paste of manure and mud to floors and walls. This layer helps keep out water and heat. Innovators make bricks from cow dung instead of clay.
Children in Kenya stand next to a house built from cow manure.
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Paper from Poo:
Cow manure doesn’t contain seeds. But it does hold bits of undigested feed, straw, and sawdust bedding. This fiber can still be used to make seed starter pots or paper.
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What Poo Can Do
It’s true that cow waste can create ammonia and toxic chemicals. But that’s only half the story. Did you know that God made even manure incredibly useful? Yep—manure is yet another usable cow product! Follow along to see what animal poo can do for you.
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Poo for Garden and Farm: Don’t underestimate the power of cow pies! Cow dung is rich in plants’ favorite foods: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Plus, cows have four stomachs. As burly bovines digest dinner, their feed goes through a lot—so much that no seeds eaten by the cows remain in the poo. That makes cow poo a perfect fertilizer. Unlike other poos, cow dung has no pesky weed seeds built in. 
Dried cow dung being burned in India.
Poo . . . and Gas: Gather up that cow dung and let it dry. Mix it with straw, set it on fire, and cook dinner over it. Trust us, it won’t even smell bad! Cow dung is regularly used as cooking fuel in some cultures. As bacteria chow down on cow dung, they produce energy in the form of gas. Cow poo can help power a stove or car, as well as produce electricity.
A House of Poo: People in India have used cow waste as a building material for a long time. They apply a paste of manure and mud to floors and walls. This layer helps keep out water and heat. Innovators make bricks from cow dung instead of clay.
Children in Kenya stand next to a house built from cow manure.
Paper from Poo: Cow manure doesn’t contain seeds. But it does hold bits of undigested feed, straw, and sawdust bedding. This fiber can still be used to make seed starter pots or paper.
Click on each icon below to learn more about what poo can do!