Methods of controlling pit foam

US8557234B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APS · DK

Inventors

• Mari Ellen Davis · Waukesha, US
• Terry Parrott · El Reno, US
• Joshua Rehberger · Milwaukee, US
• Thomas G. Rehberger · Wauwatosa, US
• Ardean Veldkamp · Oostburg, US
• Daniel Petri · Wien, AT

Key dates

• Filing date: May 18, 2011
• Grant date: Oct 15, 2013
• Expiry date: Oct 20, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P20/145
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method of controlling foam in a manure pit. In the method, one or more Bacillus strain(s) is administered in an effective amount to animals whose manure is stored in the manure pit. Also provided is a method of controlling foam in a manure storage unit. In the method, one or more Bacillus strain(s) is administered in an effective amount to the manure storage unit.