Abstract: One simple, quick and low-cost method for the composting of livestock manure was suggested.A square cement fermentation pool was set up with the bottom and one side built with bamboo poles to improve supply of oxygen.Semi-matured compost was applied to adjust moisture content of the materials.The pile rose quickly and high in temperature,gave off large volumes of vapor,and fermented quickly,thus shortening the time for primary fermentation to 2 or 3 weeks.Such a technique is applicable for small- or middle-scale livestock farms in China.

Key words: livestock manure, compost, fermentation