Slurry & Manure
Microbe-Lift® DFP
Biological slurry management programme for dairy, beef, pig, sheep, horse and poultry systems.
- Pack size
- 1Gal—275Gal
- Price
- From £40
GBP retail bands (guide)
| Band | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 US gal | £40 |
| 20+ US gal | £30 / US gal |
Prices are a guide in GBP; VAT (where applicable) and shipping are confirmed on your quote or invoice.
Heavy anti-crust blend
Microbe-Lift® DFP and Sludge-Away® can be sold together as a heavy anti-crusting blend in slurry for especially thick or crusted stores — ask us for a combined dosing note.
View Sludge-Away® Heavy DutyNo mixing your slurry.
Follow our personalised dosing programme — based on your slurry pit size, volume and quality — and you won’t need to mechanically stir again. No agitator hire, no diesel, no safety risk.
Bulk programme pricing
Ordering 20+ gallons? Get a personalised price per gallon based on your herd size and dosing schedule.
Request your bulk quotePricing depends on volume and shipping. We typically reply within one working day.
See it in action
Real NI farmer, real results.
Watch Robert Fitzgerald explain how Microbe-Lift works — straight from the farm yard, no jargon.
About this product
What it does, and why.
A high-performance biological slurry management programme designed to accelerate the breakdown of undigested feed, fibres, fats and organic solids in slurry pits, under-slat tanks and lagoons. Presented in ready-to-use liquid state with a huge range of bacteria for both aerobic and anaerobic performance — a complete management programme from Ecological Laboratories, Inc. with 50 years of biological stabilisation experience.
Typical dosing framework (indicative)
This is a slurry management programme — not a one-off treatment. Volumes below follow the published MICROBE-LIFT® dairy farm illustration (US gallons). Your farm is always sized from dip readings, herd class and storage geometry. The programme is tailored for every livestock type — dairy, beef, pig, sheep, horse and poultry systems.
| Phase | Manufacturer illustration — scaled on survey |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Initial start-up dose (typically 5–7 US gal). Odour reduction and ammonia changes noticeable within days. |
| Weeks 2–5 | Activation phase — ≈ 1 US gal per week. Sludge and crust begin to break down. Slurry becomes noticeably more liquid. |
| Month 2+ | Maintenance — ≈ 1–2 US gal per month. Slurry fully transformed: homogeneous, flowing freely, no routine mechanical mixing required. |
What you'll see — the timeline
- Week 1: Noticeable odour reduction — ammonia drops rapidly, improving conditions for both livestock and workers
- Month 1: Sludge and crust start breaking down — slurry becomes more liquid, begins falling below slats
- Month 2: Slurry fully transformed — flowing with ease, ready for easy pumping and uniform land spreading
- Ongoing: No routine mechanical stirring required — saving diesel, agitator wear, time and improving safety
Operational savings
- Reduction or complete cessation of mechanical stirring — an expensive and time-consuming requirement eliminated
- Easier pumping and more uniform spreading when you need to move slurry
- Lower fuel costs — stirrers and pumps used far less or not at all
- Less machinery wear and fewer breakdowns on agitator equipment
Shed environment & animal welfare
- Significant ammonia reduction — rapid changes experienced within the first week
- Improved air quality for housed livestock — better breathing conditions, quieter stock
- Fewer nuisance flies where biology collapses crust habitat
- Improved human welfare — safer, more pleasant working conditions
Nutrient & environmental impact
- Improved nutrient fertility and retention in the soil — less runoff into rivers
- Better nitrogen retention in slurry — less lost as ammonia gas
- More consistent nutrient delivery to grassland — supports sensible fertiliser substitution
- The farm makes immediate financial gain while helping the environment
- Aligns with sustainability, circular economy and scope 3 supply chain reduction targets
Why this is different from other slurry products
- Complete slurry management programme — not a one-off treatment
- Ready-to-use live liquid — immediately active on contact, no preparation required
- Huge range of bacteria for aerobic and anaerobic performance
- Backed by 50 years of biological stabilisation experience and real-world trials
- Microbe-Lift has been around for 50 years, surprising every sceptic — there is no slurry we can't transform
Farm waste management — Ecological Laboratories, Inc. — technical bulletins and archived field summaries sit with Ecological Laboratories; we translate dosing into UK / Ireland units and your consent context.
Key features
- You don't have to mix your slurry — when the dosing programme is followed correctly
- Odour reduction noticeable within the first week — rapid ammonia changes improve animal and human welfare
- Sludge and crust breakdown within a month — slurry begins flowing freely through pipes
- Within two months, slurry is fully transformed — homogeneous, flowing and ready for easy land spreading
- Reduction or complete cessation of mechanical stirring — saving diesel, time, machinery wear and improving safety
- Live liquid microbes — immediately active on contact, no activation step required
- Improved slurry quality and soil infiltration may contribute to reduced nutrient losses compared with poorly managed slurry
Suitable for
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