FIELD TRIALS TO REDUCE AMMONIA CONTENT OF AIR IN BRIOLER HOUSES

Document Type : Research article

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Brioler litters were chemically treated with cupper sulphate 4%. Benzoic Acid 2%. Acetic Acid 2% and slaked lime 0.5 kg/m2 floor area to determine the effectiveness of these agents in suppresion of ammonia release from the litter. Cupper sulphate 4% and slaked lime were found to be the most effective substances in controlling ammonia release for about 21 days. Benzoic Acid 2% and Acetic Acid 2% reduced the ammonia levels for 15 and 10 days respectively.