Does this kill beneficial organisms as well as the pathogens in manure?

Question

When manure pellets are steamed and then dried down to a moisture level below 20%, does this decrease its value in the garden? Are nutrients such as Nitrogen lost in the drying process?

Answer 1

That would all depend on the temperature at which it was dried. I would have to assume there is a nominal loss of beneficial microorganisms if the drying is done at a high temperature. I doubt however it would change the chemical content.