Feed Test Services, Antrim, N.Ireland conducted an independent study into the effects of Advetec 900 product on waste effluent within a dairy farm. The aim of the tests was to see if an environmental solution could reduce farm pollution problems in a cost effective manner.
Background
With increasing demands from DEFRA, resulting from EU Directives, the spotlight within the agriculture industry is firmly on the need to reduce pollution of land, air and water in a cost effective manner.
Advetec Ltd Case Study
Johnston Farm - Conducted by Feed Test Services
Implementation
Mr Johnston’s Dairy Farm is a modern dairy unit with a total herd of 280 cattle housed in 5 main sheds. Each shed has a pit which empties into the main lagoon. This lagoon measures 36 ft (11m) wide x 81ft (24.5m) long x 6ft (1.8m) deep and was where Advetec 900 product was dispensed by a drip feed method. Advetec's dispensing system was installed into the outdoor lagoon system. During the 30-day test period, effluent samples were collected and analysis was performed independently by Feed Test Services Antrim .
Objectives
To Reduce:
Ammonia Nitrogen Levels
TSS and TVS Levels
Scum Reduction / Crust formation
Lagoon Sulphide Production
Phosphate levels
Scum and Crust formation before application of Advetec 900
Scum and crust formation 1 week after application of Advetec 900
Results
Feed Test Services, Antrim, N.Ireland conducted an independent study into the effects of Advetec 900 product on the waste effluent within the dairy farm. The aim of the tests was to see if an environmental solution could be achieved to reduce farm pollution problems in a cost effective manner:
Ammonia nitrogen reduced by 58%
TSS & TSV reduced by 84%
Scum reduced significantly
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