Swine Pit Solids Reduction Case Study: ManureMagic® Cut Jetting Events 68%
Overview
- 68% reduction in jetting service calls year-over-year
- Three farms with shallow manure pits treated one time only
- Reduced stubborn solids buildup and improved manure flow
- Lower dependence on costly jetting interventions
Managing solids accumulation in shallow swine pits can become a recurring labor and cost burden, especially when manure thickening creates flow restrictions that require frequent jetting.
A major swine producer facing persistent buildup at a problem site evaluated whether biological manure treatment could reduce reliance on mechanical intervention.
The site included three farms, each designed with two 20,000-gallon shallow manure pits. In early 2019, each pit received a one-time application of 25 pounds of ManureMagic®.
Prior to treatment, the producer logged 163 jetting service calls in 2018 to break up stubborn manure accumulation and restore flow.
By the end of 2019, jetting events had dropped to 52 service calls — a 68% reduction year-over-year.
Reducing Jetting Through Biological Treatment
Rather than continually addressing symptoms through repeated jetting, the treatment targeted the solids accumulation contributing to poor manure movement.
Following application, the producer reported:
- Improved manure flow through shallow pits
- Reduced stubborn solids deposits requiring intervention
- Fewer service calls and labor disruptions
- Sustained performance from a single application
The long duration of performance was especially notable. Even though the pits were treated only once, the reduction in jetting demand continued throughout the year.
Why Reducing Jetting Frequency Matters
Frequent jetting often signals deeper solids management problems that can affect:
- Labor costs
- Equipment wear and maintenance
- Pit performance and pumpability
- Risk of reduced storage capacity
- Operational disruptions during handling events
Reducing solids accumulation before these issues escalate can lower operating costs while improving manure management reliability.
For swine producers dealing with recurring buildup in shallow pits, this case demonstrates that biological treatment may reduce dependence on mechanical jetting while improving manure flow and pit performance.
Even a single application delivered measurable results over a full operating year.
Dealing with solids buildup, crusting, or recurring jetting in swine pits or lagoons?
Talk to a Drylet specialist about evaluating biological treatment options for your operation.
FAQ
How often should swine pits require jetting?
Frequent jetting may indicate excessive solids accumulation, poor manure flow, or insufficient biological breakdown.
Can biological treatment reduce manure solids in shallow pits?
Case studies have shown biological treatment can improve liquefaction, reduce stubborn buildup, and lower intervention frequency.
Does reducing jetting save operating costs?
Yes. Fewer jetting events can reduce labor, service expenses, and equipment wear.