Abstract: Electromagnetic energy in the microwave range, radio frequency range or a combination of both frequencies may be used to treat poultry litter or other poultry wastes to remove or reduce pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. that affect poultry and human health. The treatment may be applied to the litter as well as to the floor upon which the litter is setting. The preselected amount and type of energy applied by radio frequency and microwave frequency depends upon the conditions of the litter and floor such as thickness, material, moisture content and length and of intensity of use of the litter. The litter may be treated in place on the floor to avoid contamination caused by moving the litter from the floor and into a treatment chamber.

Abstract: Electromagnetic energy the microwave range, radio frequency range or a combination of both frequencies may be used to treat poultry litter or other animal wastes to remove or reduce pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. that affect animal and human health. The treatment may be applied to the litter as well as to the floor upon which the litter is setting. The preselected amount and type of energy applied by radio frequency and microwave frequency depends upon the conditions of the litter and floor such as thickness, material, moisture content and length and of intensity of use of the litter. The litter may be treated in place on the floor to avoid contamination caused by moving the litter from the floor and into a treatment chamber.