Why do we use cow manure in so many things but other animals’ poop (i.e. cats and dogs) are considered to be toxic?
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Cow poop is basically already composted to the fullest extend. Because of how ruminants work. But in areas where cows aren’t as common, other big ruminants are used such as goats or camels poop is commonly used.
The reason cow dung (along with other ruminant poop) is such a good material fit for many purposes is simply because it is made of basic fibre and some nutrients that bind it together. Making it an excellent binding agent when mixed with things. Once fully dry and hardened, it doesn’t even smell of anything but dirt – well it can have that specific smell for a long time but once the microbe activity stops and those byproducts go in the air you can’t really tell it apart from regular dirt unless you know.
But the problem with meat eating animals is that they can carry parasites and pathogens that can affect humans. Just like humans can. However just like human waste, if you compost or process it by drying it thoroughly, or alternatively burn it, those microbes and parasites wont be an issue.
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