* Penergetic k ULTRA for poultry barns and Penergetic k for compost are OMRI-listed, therefore suitable for organic, transitional and conventional methods of agriculture.

Composting

• Activates accelerated composting by an aerobic process
• Suitable for all manner of compostable materials (e.g. solid manure, plant matter, municipal waste stream)
• Reduces insect pest problems and odors associated with composting
• Limits loss of nutrients (e.g. nitrogen) during composting process
• Contributes to elimination of weed seeds and pathogenic organisms
• Produces more homogeneously consistent nutrient rich humus
• Assists in regulating temperature during composting
• Helps propagate healthy soil fungi and reduces detrimental fungi
• Proven effective at decomposing dead animals
• By promoting a more complete breakdown of manure, helps prevent nutrient overload on fields
• Proven and cost effective approach to composting

Barns and Stables

• Controls odor in poultry barns and livestock housing
• Reduces flies and other insects in poultry barns and livestock stalls
• Converts problematic ammonia in livestock manure/urine to beneficial ammonium
• Supports conversion of hydrogen sulfide (from animal wastes) to plant available sulfur
• Supports control of pathogens
• Control dust and reduces wetness in bedding
• In poultry barns, helps with mitigation of darkling beetles
• Overcomes problems associated with lime (used in back of stalls) as not dusty and won’t fill grooves in flooring
• Initiates compost activation process in soiled poultry litter / livestock bedding

Ideally, apply penergetic k evenly onto the compost layers. In the case of a static (stationary) pile that is not to be turned, poke several holes into the pile or windrow and pour Penergetic k into the pile via these holes.

Penergetic k can also be applied (dry or wet) while turning the compost piles or windrows.

Although Penergetic k will work well even if the pile is not turned, for maximum effectiveness follow good composting practices, including: monitoring temperature; regularly turning the pile or windrows; and, covering with breathable fleece to regulate moisture flow (in and out) and prevent weed seeds from infesting the compost pile.

Application rates will vary depending on age of barn; earthen or concrete floor; frequency that litter/bedding changed; length of time between use of penergetic k (for poultry barn); frequency of penergetic k usage; other products used (if any); and, other site specific considerations.

The following rates are suggestive, yet to best determine an appropriate application rate an on-site evaluation should be conducted.

Spray penergetic k (for poultry barns) at the following intervals and rates:

a) APPLICATION ON BARN FLOOR
After removing used bedding/litter and before applying new bedding/litter, apply penergetic k (for poultry barns) at a rate of 20 to 24 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. to the earthen or concrete floor.

i) In cases where the litter is completely removed between cycles of new birds, penergetic k (for poultry barns) should be applied on the barn floor at least every 12 months.
ii) In cases where the bedding/litter is not completely removed between cycles of new birds, the floor application rate should be applied at least every six months – and in such cases the application quantity may be combined with and applied at the same time as the application on the bedding/litter (referenced below).

b) APPLICATION ON BEDDING/LITTER
Once the new bedding/litter has been spread, apply penergetic k (for poultry barns) at a rate of 16 to 20 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. on the litter/bedding per cycle (prior to the new birds being moved into barn).

Optional: a higher rate of penergetic k (for poultry barns) may be applied in the vicinity of the drinkers and feed stations and along the building perimeter.

As an alternatively to spray application, penergetic k (for poultry barns) can be applied dry and/or mixed with the fresh litter prior to the litter being spread in the barn.

In dairy barns (and livestock pack barns)

Use penergetic k for compost (extra fine)

• In back of stalls: 1 lb. per 100 stalls/weekly (or 5 grams per stall/week)
• In calf pens/hutches and bedding pack:
  i) Initial application (on floor) – 12.0 to 22.0 oz. / 1,000 sq. ft.
  ii) Subsequent application (on bedding) 4.0 to 6.0 oz. / 100 LSUs  / weekly

** To increase ease of application in dairy operations, penergetic k can be mixed with any absorbant, non-slip material to bulk it up [Example: at a rate of 1:20 [1.0 lb. of penergetic k to 20 lbs. of bulking agent]

The above application schedules are suggestive.  For specific details as to the appropriate application rate in your operations contact a Penergetic distributor or dealer.

With Penergetic k use for composting and/or in barn use – “more is better” and produces more results.

Municipal and Commercial-scale Composting Operations

INFORMATION DOWNLOADS

For more information on penergetic k the following downloads are available:

Compost Flyer
Penergetic k Compost and In-barn Effects Pictograph
Penergetic k in Poultry Barns Pictograph
Poultry Litter Compost Comparison
Compost Results – Ma Dairy Farm
Sherbrooke Compost Program – Penergetic
Compost and In-Barn Overview Presentation
Poultry Flyer Manure Management
Protocol for Using Penergetic k in Dairy Barns
OMRI Certificate (compost Extra Fine)
OMRI Certificate (poultry barns)