There has been an increased concentration of poultry enterprises on relatively small land areas resulting in the production of large amounts of poultry manure and used litter. This represents a problem to the poultry producer and to the public sector. In the long run, the success of many large poultry production operations may depend on how well the waste is managed and utilized. What has been regarded as a disposal problem must now be regarded as a challenge for appropriate management and utilization. Management of manure for satisfactory disposal requires suitable storage, transport and use to minimize odors, insect problems and contamination of ground or surface water. Utilization of manure implies providing an economic return from manure by use of its nutrient elements as a fertilizer or by converting it to biogas or compost that may increase its value, or by combustion to convert it to heat. This publication has two purposes: