Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LVIII
Written by Hasan OZ, Atılgan ATILGAN, Ali COSKAN
The content of the air surrounding animals is important in terms of poultry production. Particularly increasing concentration of some harmful gases such as ammonia, carbon dioxide and methane cause unfavorable conditions for animals. In the insufficient ventilation conditions these gases should be taken into consideration. In this research, the ammonia reduction effect of zeolite incorporation to litter was investigated at the poultry house which 22 m long, 10 m wide, capable to produce 3000 chicken at once. Twenty-five percent of zeolite (w/w) was applied to litter as 3 m wide band throughout the short edge of the poultry house to prevent rise of ammonia concentration. EFM/C coded electrochemical ammonia sensors were used to determine ammonia level whereas 16 bit AD/DA converter was used to log data on PC using self-developed software. The first sensor located in the middle of zeolite applied zone, second sensor located just conjunction between zeolite applied and non- applied zones and the others located on the centerline that parallel to long edge, 1.5 m far from each other. While planning the experiment, reduction on ammonia level was predicted by means of zeolite application. Results obtained showed that the zeolite has a potential to be used in poultry house to prevent rise of ammonia concentration. However, due to the rapid diffusion capabilities of ammonia gas, the differences between measurement sites determined rather low. Therefore, measurement should repeat in tight-separated measurement sites.
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