Basic Properties Test for Manure
Evaluate Manure for Composting, Soil Amendment Use, and Nutrient Planning
From Waste to Resource—Know What Your Manure is Really Worth
Before incorporating manure into composting systems or soil fertility programs, it’s essential to understand its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Our Comprehensive Manure Quality Analysis gives you the data you need to optimize nutrient management, monitor composting potential, and meet regulatory or agronomic goals.
Whether you're managing raw livestock manure, composting inputs, or manured bedding, this test provides a complete profile of its readiness, nutrient value, and stability.
What’s Included in This Analysis
Physical Properties
- Moisture Content
- Bulk Density
- Particle Size Distribution(5/8" and 3/8")
- Porosity
Chemical Properties
- pH
- Salinity (EC)
- Total Carbon (C)
- Total Organic Matter – via Loss on Ignition (LOI)
- C:N Ratio – Carbon-to-nitrogen balance for composting and soil application
Biological & Stability Indicators
- Solvita® CO₂ Respiration Test
- Compost Maturity / Stability Index
- Organic Matter (Humus Fraction) – Insight into long-term soil-building potential
Sample Requirements
- Minimum Sample Size: 1 gallon
- Packaging: Clean, sealed plastic container or heavy-duty bag
- Labeling: Include sample name and material type
- Turnaround Time: 5–7 business days from lab receipt
Ideal For:
- Compost producers evaluating manure as a feedstock
- Livestock operations seeking value-added reuse of manure
- Organic and regenerative farms using on-site amendments
- Soil consultants building custom fertility or amendment programs
- Sustainable land managers and resource recovery professionals
Order the Manure Quality Analysis Today
Get a full picture of your manure’s nutrient, microbial, and composting potential.
Turn waste into a soil-smart resource—with lab-proven insight.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are your business hours?
Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We do close for major holidays, so we recommend ordering your testing and sending your sample early if a holiday is coming up. You can always reach us by email. Just send us a message at info@tpslab.com
- When will I get my results?
We understand that you need your results as soon as possible. That is why we make sure to begin processing your samples as soon as they arrive at our laboratory. When the results are ready, we will email them to the email address you provided on your submittal form. The list below will give you an idea of our usual turnaround times.
Soil Tests: 5-7 Business days
Water Tests: 5 - 7 Business days
Plants Tests: 24 - 48 Hours
Compost Tests: 7 - 14 Business days
Fertilizer Tests: 3 - 5 Business days
Heavy Metals Test: 7 - 14 Business days
We offer a rush option for an additional 50% of the testing cost, but we would encourage you to give yourself time to test before you get to a point where a rush is needed.
