Activated Barn Fresh - Absorbent Products

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ABF ACTIVATED BARN FRESH POULTRY LITTER AMMONIA CONTROL

Safe, cost effective poultry litter management.

WHAT IS ABF ACTIVATED BARN FRESH POULTRY LITTER AMMONIA CONTROL?

Activated Barn Fresh is an Organic-appropriate poultry litter acidifier that works just as well in conventional broiler barns.

Activated Barn Fresh uses a patent-pending formula of Citric Acid and Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth to reduce pH and
Ammonia. While other acidifiers are hard on equipment and burn off quickly,

Activated Barn Fresh:

· can be applied up to five days prior to chick placement

· is easier on skin, clothing, and equipment than traditional acidifiers

· improves litter condition as diatomaceous earth accumulates

· works even better when litter is windrowed

· can be applied with birds in the barn

· is listed with OMRI, so is effective for both organic and conventional broiler flocks

ABF Activated Barn Fresh Poultry Litter Ammonia Control contains only Food Chemical Codex Ingredients and is OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) Listed in the US for use in organic production.

ABF ACTIVATED BARN FRESH POULTRY LITTER AMMONIA CONTROL

Effective poultry litter management.

Available in: 40 lb (18 kg) bags or bulk

Listed in the United States for use in organic production

Find a location near you by visiting our distribution page (US locations only) or contacting us.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

FAQ

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BARN FRESH AND ABF ACTIVATED BARN FRESH POULTRY LITTER AMMONIA CONTROL?

ABF Activated Barn Fresh Poultry Litter Ammonia Control contains citric acid, while original Barn Fresh does not.

WHAT IS CITRIC ACID?

Naturally found in citrus fruits, citric acid is an effective non-GMO acid.

Common uses for citric acid include:

In pharmaceuticals, as a pH adjusting agent
In cosmetics
As an additive and preservative in foods, jams, candies and sodas

WHAT OTHER TYPES OF ACIDS ARE USED IN POULTRY LITTER MANAGEMENT?

Other acids used in poultry litter management include those below. In contrast to citric acid, these acids have many associated risks.

Aluminum Sulfate
The Risks of Aluminum Sulfate:

Rated toxic (D2B) with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Considered an Environmentally Hazardous Substance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Class 9

Sodium Bisulfate
The Risks of Sodium Bisulfate:

Rated toxic (D2B) with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Considered an Environmentally Hazardous Substance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Corrosive Class 8

Sulfuric Acid
The Risks of Sulfuric Acid:

Rated very toxic (D1A) with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Considered an Environmentally Hazardous Substance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Corrosive Class 8

HOW MUCH ABF ACTIVATED BARN FRESH POULTRY LITTER AMMONIA CONTROL SHOULD I APPLY?

The suggested application rate for ABF is 40 lbs / 600 sq. ft. or as needed.

DOES ABF ACTIVATED BARN FRESH POULTRY LITTER AMMONIA CONTROL HAVE TRANSPORTATION RESTRICTIONS?

ABF Activated Barn Fresh Poultry Litter Ammonia Control has no transportation restrictions, in contrast to products using other acids.

CAN ABF ACTIVATED BARN FRESH POULTRY LITTER AMMONIA CONTROL BE COMPOSTED?

Yes, ABF Activated Barn Fresh Poultry Litter Ammonia Control is OMRI Listed for use in organic production and is safe to be composted and used in the garden.

As well, ABF does not effect the quality of the compost fertilizer that can be produced from the poultry barn litter after the flock has been removed.