Does anyone know the average nitrogen content difference between manure and compost?

Table 1. (Typical)

Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium Calcium Magnesium Organic matter Moisture content

(N) (P2O5) (K2O) (Ca) (Mg)

FRESH MANURE % % % % % % %

Cattle 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.1 16.7 81.3

Sheep 0.9 0.5 0.8 0.2 0.3 30.7 64.8

Poultry 0.9 0.5 0.8 0.4 02 30.7 64.8

Horse 0.5 0.3 0.6 0.3 0.12 7.0 68.8

Swine 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.03 15.5 77.6

TREATED

DRIED MANURE % % % % % % %

Cattle 2.0 1.5 2.2 2.9 0.7 69.9 7.9

Sheep 1.9 1.4 2.9 3.3 0.8 53.9 11.4

Poultry 4.5 2.7 1.4 2.9 0.6 58.6 9.2

Table 1. Typical ranges of test parameters in quality compost (17).

Test Parameter Range pH 6.8-7.3

Soluble Salts 0.35-0.64 dS/m (mmhos/cm) (1:5 v/v method)

Nitrogen 1.0-2.0%

Phosphorus 0.6-0.9%

Potassium 0.2-0.5%

Moisture Content 45-50%

Organic Matter 35-45%

Particle Size passes 3/8" screen

Bulk Density 900-1,000 lbs/yd3