Follow our guide to perform adequate slurry treatment in a slatted shed. Slurry Treatment will reduce the crusting and create a homogenised and easy to handle slurry.
How do I Calculate the Quantity?
Imperial: Multiply the length by breadth by depth in feet and multiply by 6.25 to give the amount in gallons. To calculate the number of pots required, a 1kg pot treats 100,000 gallons.
Metric: Multiply the length by breadth by depth in metres to give total cubic metre. A 1kg pot treats 450 cubic metres.
How to administer the first application
Once the amount of is known, treat in the four corners of the slatted unit. We recommend a double dose to start. If the slats are ½ - ¾ full then it will require a good stir before adding. A small amount of GENTLE agitation as the Slurry Treatment is added to the lagoon or slurry storage can be a benefit but only for 1 – 5 minutes. The reason for this is that the bacteria can become damaged upon prolonged agitation. Add Slurry Treatment under any crust present, gentle agitation will break up the crust which is very beneficial.
Weekly Applications
Weekly applications should be then made in different areas of the cattle shed, again making sure adequate Treatment is added for maximum performance.
Note: Slurry Treatment will reduce the crusting and create a homogenised and easy to handle slurry. It will increase the dry matter by about 3 – 5% and it will still be easy to pump. With the increase in dry matter, the quality of the nutrients also improve. This can allow a reduction in the application of fertiliser over 2 - 3 years by as much as 2/3rds. We then start to create healthier soils with increased microbial activity. Treatment also helps to create a slurry which is alkaline and we find less need to apply lime to the fields.
For more information on Water & Slurry management, speak to a member of the Wynnstay Hardware Team.
Water & Slurry Management Guide
In recent years there has been an increased focus on the environmental impact of farm slurry, which in turn has put pressure on farms to ensure it is managed safely and effectively.
58% of England and Wales is designated as a NVZ, however new Farming Rules for Water which came into force on 2nd April 2018 require every farmer to work to similar standards or risk being prosecuted for causing environmental damage.
This guide includes a range of products to aid in being compliant with current and future legislations regarding the safe storage and handling of water, slurry and silage. These products are available through our network of stores or your Wynnstay Representative.
