EM In farm animal husbandry
The roots of the company, founded in 1977, lie in farm animal husbandry and feedstuff production – Multikraft offers more than 30 years of experience in this area.
"At the end of the 90s, we came across Effective Microorganisms. The first attempts in animal husbandry had already created very promising results," says Ulrike Hader, Managing Director of Multikraft Produktions- und HandelsgmbH.
Positive effects on barn climate, slurry, liquid and solid manure
Flies only lay their eggs in rotting matter as this provides nourishment for the larvae. The use of Effective Microorganisms (EM) in the entire barn prevents decay-forming processes and, as a logical consequence, removes the habitat for fly larvae. Therefore, the use of Effective Microorganisms measurably improves the barn climate.
The Effective Microorganisms' repression of decay-forming processes also has a positive effect in other areas of animal husbandry. Slurry and liquid and solid manure are significantly less odorous and are compatible with soil and plants by using EM.
Increased vitality, better feed intake
Used in feed, Multikraft Fermented Herbs Extract (FHE) and Topdress improve the feed intake of the animals and have a positive effect on the vitality of the animals. According to practical reports, positive microorganisms are cultivated in the gut – this strengthens the immune system and thus the animal's resistance. Vitalised and healthy animals lower your operational costs, whilst at the same time daily growth and quality increases.
The effects of Effective Microorganisms on the barn climate
Unpleasant odours develop, caused by the decomposition process, and hang in the air in the form of harmful gases. These substances, such as ammonia, nitrous oxide, methane, etc. are metabolised with the help of Effective Microorganisms. These significantly reduce the unpleasant odours, visibly reduce problems of flies in the barn, avoid stressful situations and protect the respiratory tract. Another positive side effect is that the horse manure has little odour and is rich in nutrients.
Barn cleaning
When cleaning the barn with Effective Microorganisms, regenerative microorganisms colonise the barn.
This prevents the development of decomposition, odours and plagues of flies.
3 steps for a cleaner habitat for your animals:
- Pour eMC Power Cleaner at a ratio of 1:100 into the filling equipment for the high-pressure cleaner.
- Thoroughly clean and wash out the barn. (Do not forget the corners and gaps – heavy bacterial colonisation!)
- Then spray with EM-Solution: 0.15 l / m² EM-Active: Spray 0.5 l water
evenly over the entire barn – do not forget ventilation shafts, gaps in the roof, etc.
Manure treatment
Treating fresh manure with EM-Active prevents the development of decay even at the site of decay. This reduces unpleasant odours and plagues of flies in the first place.
Add at least 1 – 2 l EM-Active / m³ solid manure (depending on the content of ingredients) to the solid manure, ideally once a week. We recommend that you add extra-fine basal rock dust.
Dosage: 1 – 2 kg / m³ manure.
Treatment of meadows and pastures
Spraying the meadows and pastures with EM-Active causes lush grass to grow. The promotes the conversion of the organic substances (horse manure) and thus prevents decomposition processes in the soil.
Quantity per ha.
50 l EM-Active
300 – 500 l water (activated with EM-Ceramics)
Spray the meadow with this EM-Solution, preferably in the evening or in the morning (not in strong sunlight) and possibly process with a harrow. Alternatively, 50 l EM-Active / ha. can be stirred into the EM slurry or EM liquid manure or applied with EM solid manure.
feedstuff for Horses
Multikraft Fermented Herbs Extract (FHE) as a liquid and Topdress as a floury feed supplement serve to increase the appetite. Both FHE and Topdress are listed in the Austria Bio Guarantee catalogue and registered as a supplementary feedstuff.
To guarantee that the additive is evenly distributed in dry feedstuff, Fermented Herbs Extract can be mixed with wheat bran. The anti-oxidants in Multikraft Fermented Herbs Extract keep the ground corn more stable.
For foals
| Quantity required | |
| Immediately after birth |
place 2 – 3 ml Fermented Herbs Extract directly into its mouth |
| 1st and 2nd week | 10 ml Fermented Herbs Extract per day (divided between two doses per day) |
| 2nd to 8th week | 20 ml Fermented Herbs Extract per day (divided between two doses per day) |
For horses
| Quantity required | |
| for all ages after the 3rd month |
50 ml Fermented Herbs Extract per day (divided between two doses per day) |
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In stressful situations (transport, birth, etc.): |
2 weeks in advance, administer the doubled daily ration of Fermented Herbs Extract or 0.5 kg Topdress for horses per day |
Activate water with EM-Ceramics
EM-Ceramics is recommended to improve the water quality. EM-Ceramics causes the water cluster to shrink, whereby nutrients and minerals can be introduced into the cells more easily and and can remove harmful substances from the body more easily.
Water treatment with EM-Ceramics:
installation of a water reactor with EM-Ceramic 35 mm Pipes to the water supply or attach EM-Ceramic grey Pipes combined with EM-Ceramic 35 mm Pipes in the pressurised tank or fountain. Quantity depending on water usage.