Saturday, August 24, 2013

How To Manage Swine Waste

By Lianne Derocco


Although hog and swine farming can be promising in terms of profits, owners also have to deal with swine waste. They need to make sure that hog waste is dealt with appropriately otherwise it poses dangers to the animals as well as the environment and nearby human population. This can be a tough process. Fortunately, there are ways to make the process a lot easier. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

First, you have the option to go with pasture-based swine management. With this method the swine are given the freedom to roam freely in the pasture. Remember that swine get most of their nutrients from the pasture, so this option is a good one. Also, if you go with this type of swine farming, you will have an easier time dealing with their waste.

Pasture-based swine management allows swine eat pasture grass, and they do not have to eat huge amounts of soybean and corn. Compared to soybean and corn, pasture grass has a lot less pesticide. Remember that pesticides are not good for the swine and they also affect swine waste negatively. You can expect waste to be more toxic when swine eat foods that are treated with pesticides. So if you want to have less toxic waste, go for this kind of farming method.

If your swine farm features a deep pit system or a lagoon waste system, you might have a lot of problems. First, sludge often will accumulate on the bottom part of the lagoon or the pit. Second, the top part of your waste system can form a hard crust layer. Also, you will have more flies around your waste system when crusting or foaming is present. These problems also lead to excessive odors. These are the consequences of having a deep pit system or lagoon waste system that is not being well maintained, and it is important that you deal with these issues right away.

Swine waste management can be a big problem and quite toxic, which is why natural products are available for you to use. There are a lot of products around and Agra Sphere is a good choice because it is safe, effective and free of any chemicals. Natural bacteria are found in this product and these bacteria settles at the lagoon or pit's lowest part. This is the part where bacteria start to do their work. Waste is liquefied and sludge is eaten, and the bacteria even increase the nutrient value of the waste which makes it a more effective fertilizer for crops.

Any problems with crusting should not be ignored. A product that you can utilize is Activator Plus or Lagoon Activator. Once crusting is dealt with appropriately, the Agra Sphere should then be used. The product is a big help in preventing any problems that may arise in the future. When you do not know what to do with swine waste, you can easily have a problem managing your farm. Fortunately, there are products that can help you. Once your swine waste is managed properly, your time will then be focused on earning more.




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