A: Levaquin is an antibiotic that is used to treat all kinds of bacterial infections. Doctors usually prescribe this drug for treating infections of kidneys, bladder, skin, and sinuses. However, in recent years, levaquin has been linked to a number of severe side effects and birth defects.
Air. 1  The massive amounts of excrement produced by livestock farms emit toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia into the air. Roughly 80% of ammonia emissions in the U.S. come from animal waste (The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
On the average, a dairy cow produces 82 pounds of manure per day per 1000 pounds liveweight. Table 1 can be used to calculate the amount of manure produced from the cow and replacement herd.Thus a Holstein (1400 pounds) cow produces 115 pounds of manure per day or approximately 21 tons per year.Heifers will average approximately 7 tons per year. The nutrient content values listed in Table 1 are approximate and do not include bedding material or added water.able 1 can be used to calculate the amount of manure produced from the cow and replacement herd. Thus a Holstein (1400 pounds) cow produces 115 pounds of manure per day or approximately 21 tons per year.