The Livestock Lagoon & How To Maintain It

By Lianne Derocco


If you are the owner of a livestock farm, the word lagoon probably makes you think less about a tropical island vacation and more about managing animal waste. These man-made waste containment systems are simply part of life on a hog or dairy farm.

This basin must be maintained to a certain standard or else you risk harming both your animal population as well as people who live nearby. Adding chemicals to the lagoon can reduce problems, but the chemicals can pose risks as well. It is a good idea to use lagoon management products that are natural and safe for the environment.

For example, one easy-to-use product is the AgraSphereLGT. This lagoon treatment product will activate the liquefaction of waste solids and reduce the odor as well as reducing the amount of flies. In addition, it can improve the nutrient value of manure for use in the growing of crops.

This special sphere is completely biodegradable and uses a mixture of helpful bacteria which work to dissolve the waste. Once you toss in a sphere, it immediately begins to go to work and each sphere will last for a full 30 days. Once the month is up, just toss in new spheres. The amount of spheres you need depends upon the number of gallons in your lagoon. One sphere can treat up to 400,000 waste gallons, so just add enough to accommodate your gallons. You cannot over treat, so do not be concerned if you have a little bit more sphere than you need.

If your lagoon already has serious problems, such as excessive crusting, it might be wise to begin treatment with a product such as Activator Plus LGT. This is a specially formulated mix of bacteria that will begin activating the reduction of sludge in an overloaded lagoon.

Neither product is harmful to people or livestock and both have been approved by qualified veterinarians. Both the Activator Plus and the AgraSpheres offer farmers great, chemical-free alternatives for waste treatment. This creates a healthier farm which is not only better for the animals but for the local population as well.




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