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The Influence of Manure Slurry Irrigation on the Survival of Fecal Organisms in Scranton Fine Sand¹

ABSTRACT

Samples of Scranton fine sand obtained from established fields of millet (Pennisetum typhoides) receiving 0, 1.27, 2.54, and 5.08 cm of cow manure slurry irrigation per week were inoculated with either a culture of Salmonella enteritidis serotype Enteritidis or fresh slurry containing fecal coliforms. The numbers of viable enteric organisms per gram of soil (dry weight) were determined at various times after inoculation. An inverse relationship was observed between death rates of the fecal organisms and the previous rate of slurry irrigation. Salmonella and fecal coliforms had a higher death rate in soil samples which had previously received 0 or 1.27 cm of slurry irrigation per week than in soil samples which had previously received higher irrigation rates.

Key Words: Salmonella • fecal coliforms • animal waste disposal

¹ Florida Agr. Exp. Sta. Journal Series no. 4700. This study represents a portion of the senior author's Master Thesis presented to the Graduate Council in partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Science. This paper was presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Branch of the American Society of Microbiology held Oct. 21–22, 1972, in Gainesville, Fla.

² Graduate Research Assistant and Professor, Department of Microbiology and Assistant Professor of Soil Microbiology, Department of Soil Science, Univ. of Florida, Gainesville 32611.

Received for publication November 16, 1972.

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