cow manure

• Esterco ou excrementos de vaca, geralmente usados como adubo natural na agricultura e jardinagem para enriquecer o solo com matéria orgânica e nutrientes.

The dung or excrement of cows, commonly used as a natural fertilizer in agriculture and gardening to enrich soil with organic matter and nutrients.

1. Animal waste used as fertilizerB1formal

   The dung or excrement of cows, commonly used as a natural fertilizer to enrich soil with nutrients.

   Esterco de vaca

   • Farmers spread cow manure on the fields to improve crop growth.
   • Cow manure is rich in nitrogen and organic matter.
   • Using cow manure in the garden helps retain moisture in the soil.

2. Organic soil amendmentB1informal

   Decomposed cow dung used to improve soil structure and fertility in gardening and farming.

   Adubo orgânico de esterco bovino

   • She mixed cow manure with the potting soil for her vegetable garden.
   • Aged cow manure is less likely to burn plant roots.
   • The compost pile included layers of straw and cow manure.