The ATD Manure System
Recycles barn slurry liquids to reduce nutrient application costs and freshwater demand
The ATD Manure System processes the manure daily and after solids capture for bedding or bunker storage, returns solids-free water to the barns or optionally to your Lagoon.
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
| Forecast | All solids stored above ground | ||
| Lactating cow herd, Robot Milking? Digestor? | 300 | No | No |
| Daily Manure Disposition | Input L/day | Output L/day | |
| Manure dry matter produced | 2,345 | ||
| Flushing and Manure Liquids | 43,036 | ||
| Drier solids in storage | 7,793 | 17% | |
| **Water recycled to the farm. | 33,817 | 75% | |
| TDS concentrate to storage | 3,771 | 8% | |
| Total | 45,381 | 45,381 | 100% |
| Annually available to barn or irrigation, Gals. | 3,272,545 | 10.0 | Acre/ft |
| Recycled current freshwater demand | 60% | ||
| Reduced Nutrient Application Metric Tonnes | 12,363 | 75% | |
| ** 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
- Reduces struvite formation
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
