Deep litter pig pens give problems with odours and ammonia emissions (especially in the spring and summer) which can affect pig performance and annoy neighbours in proximity to the unit. Also cleaning of the floor can be problematical where the slurry binds the straw to the concrete. Epizym Pigs will control ammonia, odours and cleaning out of straw based pig yards.

General benefits to farmers are in controlling and improving:-

1. Atmosphere within the building
2. Pig performance
3. Local environment
4. In the time taken to clean yards.

More detailed benefits on straw

• Biological activity will reduce the formation of odours and ammonia within the litter.
• Biological activity to enzymatically alter odour compounds to non-odour compounds.
• Additional micro-organisms that "feed on" and reduce the level of ammonia.
• Cleaner atmosphere helps pig health and performance.
• The action of slurry with straw can lead to adhesive qualities between the slurry and pen's floor, this bond is broken by the biological degredation of the slurry between the individual straws.
• The Epizym products tolerate low levels of antibiotics, hypochlorites, zinc and copper, and will remain active.