Slurry Handling Articles
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The Dangers of Farm Slurry and the Production of Slurry Gas
Slurry is created from cow manure and water and provides a fantastic, natural fertiliser that farmers can use to encourage the growth of grass and other crops. It is usually stored in a slurry tank or lagoon before it is applied to farmland as fertiliser. The dangers of working with slurry are well documented, as high amounts of gases can be released very quickly. How is farm slurry made? Waste ...
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Nitrogen on land not in the air…
A system of bag tank storage is putting a large-scale pig producer a step ahead of legislation that will require slurry stores to be covered by 2027. ...
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The Benefits of Cooling Ingredients for Pet Food
While meat ingredients used for pet food need to achieve the necessary quality and hygiene standards, the fact remains that for many processors, the meat products used in the production of pet food have come from the waste and co-product streams of meat processing for human consumption. With this in mind it is easy for such pet food ingredients to become treated as waste, or at best a nuisance ...
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The dangers of farm slurry and the production of slurry gas
Slurry is created from cow manure and water and provides a fantastic, natural fertiliser that farmers can use to encourage the growth of grass and other crops. It is usually stored in a slurry tank or lagoon before it is applied to farmland as fertiliser. The dangers of working with slurry are well documented, as high amounts of gases can be released very quickly. How is farm slurry made? Waste ...
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Reliable and no fuss machinery drives plant hire success
Simon Williams started SW Machinery Hire in 2003 with just one muck spreader. Today, the machinery hire business has an arsenal of more than 250 machines catering for agriculture, construction and industry from two locations in Wiltshire and East Sussex. Hire contracts range from one day to one-year or more, offering a variety of options and choices for more than 600 customers across England. The ...
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Acidification of slurry in barns, stores and during application: review of Danish research, trials and experience
Abstract Acidification is recognised as a method for reduction of ammonia volatilisation of manure. During the last two to three years acidification of slurry has become common in Denmark. In 2012 it has been estimated that about 11 % of all applied slurry in Denmark was acidified, and in 2013 it is expected that up to 20 % will be acidified. In all cases sulphuric acid is used for acidification, ...
By Biocover A/S
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Experiences with 7 years of acidification in Denmark - SyreN system, a commercial method to fertilize with sulphate while reducing animal slurry ammonia emission
Abstract In 2009 a group of companies were assembled (Aarhus University, SEGES, BioCover A/S and Grundfos ) and committed to a joint development project “SyreN” - technology for field acidification of slurry, with support from the Danish ministry for development and innovation. The group defined and created a demand specification for using sulfuric acid together with a slurry tanker ...
By Biocover A/S
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Choosing a tanker to fit the task
Many factors are taken into consideration when choosing a slurry tanker. With the variety of makes, models and accessories involved, the options can be bewildering to both novice and seasoned buyers. The Major range of slurry handling equipment covers a variety of conditions for farmers and contractors. Divided into four classes, tankers in each category are designed and built around a specific ...
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Heat exchangers meet the challenges of pet food production
The UK is a nation of animal lovers, with 40% of households owning a pet. A quarter of UK households have a dog, and there are some 9 million canine companions around the country. Our feline friends are only just behind them with 7.5 million British ...
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The risks of spreading slurry after first silage cut
Livestock farmers spreading slurry onto fields after first-cut grass silage face heightened risks of contamination after this year’s early start to the season, a silage specialist is warning, especially if following the current trend to more frequent silage cutting.The risks of spreading slurry after first silage cut According to Ecosyl silage expert, Darran Ward, spreading slurry after ...
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Ammonia sanitization of blackwater for safe use as fertilizer
Source-separated blackwater from low-flush toilets contains plant-available nutrients and can be used as a fertilizer. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact on pathogen inactivation when treating blackwater with urea and/or lime. Blackwater was spiked with Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli O157, Enterococcus faecalis, and Ascaris suum eggs, and treated with urea and/or lime in ...
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