Poultry House Treatment
High ammonia levels in poultry houses can become detrimental to growers by impacting bird health, feed conversion and utility costs. Volatile ammonia is generated in litter by the microbial decomposition of uric acid. USALCO’s 3+® product reacts with the moisture present in litter to effectively lower the pH thus converting ammonia to ammonium (a nonvolatile form). Lower pH litter is also a less favorable environment for the ammonia producing organisms and harmful bacteria like E. Coli, Salmonella and Clostridia. Additionally, reducing litter pH has been found to decrease darkling beetle populations.
Application of USALCO’s 3+ product as a solution to poultry house ammonia problems can also deliver the following benefits: lower energy costs (heating and ventilation), improved weight gains, lower feed conversion, healthier birds, lower mortality rates, higher fertilizer value (helps retain nitrogen in the litter), reduced soluble phosphorous in the litter (less nutrient runoff).
3+®
The recommended application rate for 3+ is 20 – 40 gallons per 1000 ft2. The application rate is dependent on house ventilation, litter age and depth. Since it is a liquid and more acidic, it does not require as much moisture for activation. Apply between flocks before bird placement. Application should be done before equipment is lowered down. This will allow for the treatment of areas underneath feed trays, paper and waterlines. Due to the corrosive nature of the material, it should not come in contact with equipment or personnel. 3+ should be applied by a trained applicator using the proper spray equipment.
NeutrAl3+-RG (Dry Litter Amendment)
The recommended application rate for NeutrAl3+– RG is 100-200 pounds per 1000 ft2. The application rate is dependent on house ventilation, litter age, moisture content and depth. (200 pound rate is highly recommended if applied to windrowed poultry litter). The product works best when applied between flocks. If possible, application should be done before equipment is lowered down. This will allow for the treatment of areas underneath feed trays, paper and waterlines. NeutrAl3+– RG can be applied using a broadcast or drop spreader or drop spreader or by your local applicator.
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Please consult the SDS for proper PPE and handling, which can be found at www.usalco.com.