Ammonia Emission Control for Dry Manure Storage Practices

In livestock facilities, ammonia results primarily from the breakdown of urea (present in urine) by the enzyme urease (excreted in feces). In poultry, urease is excreted with uric acid. Undigested feed protein and wasted feed are additional sources of ammonia in animal production systems. Strategies to reduce ammonia losses from dry manure storage include covering the manure, composting the manure, landscaping the facility, manipulating the diet and applying additives to the dry manure.

• Impermeable Covers
• Composting
• Diet Manipulation
• Landscaping
• Additives