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Raw waste is, of course, nasty stuff until all the dangerous bacteria have been killed off, either by heat or anaerobic digestion.

source: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/05/07/182010827/is-it-safe-to-use-compost-made-from-treated-human-waste

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Right, but the entire reason to prefer herbivore waste is because it is much less likely to spread disease when handled improperly.

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