Typical slurry lagoon contains:

• 38% Excreta
• Rainfall on the store 8%
• Yard run-off 25%
• Parlour washings 25%
  

Increase storage capacity through management of each of these.

• Consider alternative bedding for some stock - extending grazing?
• Cover lagoon, yards and clamps in high rainfall areas.
• Fix gutters, water troughs, divert clean water.
• Check hose rates and volumes - can they be reduced
• Re-use plate cooler water saves about £3,500 per 100 cows per year.
• Reduce hose down time by 5 minutes per milking and SAVE  £1300 per year.
• Fix a gutter on a shed and SAVE  £600 per year.
• Result less ‘clean’ water in lagoon = more storage capacity.