Swine Waste Management: Options & Waste Systems

Wednesday 25 February 2015

By Lianne Derocco


Hog farming operations must include some type of manure handling systems as swine waste management is an important part of the job when you are running a pig farm operation. No matter what size of farm or type of manure handling system you are using, it is wise to consider your manure treatment options.

An anaerobic lagoon is used to store and treat pig manure on many swine farms, and these are quite typical at large farming operations. These also generally are just known as waste lagoons or perhaps manure lagoons. While they are a common option for hog farms, these waste lagoons definitely can pose a risk to the surrounding wildlife and human population if ideal swine waste management techniques are not used. For instance, many toxic gases can be released into the atmosphere, including ammonia and also methane.

Aside from the harmful toxins that enter the atmosphere or groundwater, lagoons also can be plagued with several other problems resulting from a lack of proper treatment. The goal is to liquefy the waste, and if the bottom of the lagoon contains too much sludge or a tough crust forms on the top of your lagoon waste, this can be a huge problem. Using natural swine waste management products can help reduce sludge and eliminate top level crusting.

The other common type of swine waste containment system is a pit system, which often is called a deep pit. The same types of problems certainly also can occur in a deep pit waste system. Although proper treatment can reduce sludge build-up as well as preventing tough crusting.

Agra Sphere or Lagoon Agra Sphere two possible options to consider when you are searching for a swine waste management treatment. These biodegradable products contain no chemicals, which makes them safe for your workers, your livestock and the surrounding community. Instead, proprietary bacteria eat away at the hog waste, digesting the sludge and crust. In addition, Agra Spheres also have been shown to lessen the odors and the flies that commonly plague waste systems and improve the level of nutrients in your waste which means the waste becomes a more suitable fertilizer.

In general, farming involves many tasks and hog waste management is just one of them. Stock tanks provide water for the pigs or other livestock and providing food and plenty of clean water for your livestock is another issue. To keep stock tank water as fresh as possible, it is recommended that you use a safe, natural product such as the Healthy Ponds Stock Tank Water Cleaner as water can easily become contaminated. This product is known for its safety for all livestock as they are veterinarian-approved.




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