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The Livestock Lagoon & How To Maintain It

By Lianne Derocco


Typically, the word lagoon conjures up images of a tropical paradise. However, for those in the livestock industry, a lagoon has a far less idyllic ambiance. Livestock lagoons are man-made basins where animal waste is managed and treated.

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.

The AgraSphereLGT is a chemical-free product that is very easy to use. The spheres will stimulate waste solid liquefaction, as well as reducing the flies and the odors associated with livestock lagoons. This product also can increase the value of the nutrients in the manure, which makes the manure more suitable as a fertilizer.

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.

When crusting is excessive and a bit out of control, you need to find a product that will quickly reduce the crusting and activate the liquefaction product prior to beginning a monthly course of AgraSphereLGT treatment. Activator Plus LGT works with the same types of bacteria and is ideal for treatment when a lagoon is overloaded with this harmful sludge and crust.

These products have been approved by veterinarians, so they will not be harmful if they come into contact with livestock and are safe for humans, as well. Neither product contains any harmful chemicals or toxins, so both Activator Plus LGT and AgraSphere LGT are safe for the environment as well. Selecting products that are natural and chemical free should always be a priority for livestock farmers, so no matter what products you use, be sure they are safe for the environment as well as animals and people.




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