The ATD Manure System
Recycles Flush and Wash waters to reduce handling costs and create a reserve for irrigation
The ATD Manure System takes the manure daily and after initial solids extraction for bedding or storage we will collect a concentrate of the Dissolved Solids with a stable Nitrogen fertilizer to storage while returning clean, disinfected, drinking quality water to the barns or optionally to your irrigation storage,
The volume recycled to the barns will result in a significantly lower demand on your daily fresh water source with no loss of nutrients or create an irrigation reserve at your current demand. We can arrange to upgrade your source of freshwater quality as well.
Example of a dairy farm irrigation option
| Daily forecast | All solids stored above ground | ||
| Lactating cow herd, Robot Milking? Digestor? | 300 | No | No |
| Recycling to Irrigation | Input L/day | Output L/day | |
| Manure produced to Lagoon 12% solids | 19,540 | ||
| Add Flushing to bring solids to 6% | 19,540 | ||
| Drier solids in storage | 7,816 | 20% | |
| ** Recycled to irrigation storage | 28,138 | 72% | |
| TDS concentrate to storage | 3,126 | 8% | |
| Total | 39,081 | 39,081 | 100% |
| Annually to irrigation , Gals., acre.ft. | 2,713,147 | 8.3 | |
| Reduction in freshwater demand | 0% | ||
| Reduction in spreading costs | 84% | ||
| ** Drinking water standard, double disinfected, TDS<=300 ppm | |||
Advantages with the ATD Dairy and Pork Manure Management System
At present, any move to expand or consolidate livestock operations has been inhibited by the cost to collect, store, and apply manure nutrients. There are moratoriums on new construction and citizen push back at hearings for new operations and now climate change is making it nearly impossible for some farmers to water their livestock. However, adaptations of existing technology now offer solutions – extract fresh water from the manure daily, reducing farm consumption by up to 50% and prepare everything else for other uses or sale off-site.
FEATURES
Reduces Nitrogen losses to volatilization by up to 44%
- All solids are captured and in above ground storage
Can be installed in steps to suit time and budget
Time tested equipment from International Suppliers
Operates effectively in most climates
Can be adapted for digester operations
Adapts to installed solids separation equipment
Flush pits refilled daily with filtered water
Requires less space than biological treatments
Automated operation with remote support from suppliers
BENEFITS
- Increases long term soil Nitrogen
- Lagoon capacity no longer a concern
Increased sustainability and the protection of legacy farm values
Reduces farm fresh water requirements by up to 50%
Reduces field time, compaction and fuel costs
Provides opportunity for new cash flow
Allows herd expansion on the same acreage if nutrient balance maintained
Eliminates slurry application and safety concerns in favour of manure solids and concentrate
Daily treatment reduces odours
Recognizes improved environmental management and husbandry
Improves air quality for healthier animals and staff
Reduces exposure to regulatory sanctions and adverse public opinion associated with manure management
