Ammonia has a very strong odor and often accumulates in barns, stalls and stables. It is one of the most dangerous gases that is present in the air. As a result, ammonia emissions can negatively impact your animal’s health and performance. Ammonia irritates an animal’s eyes, lungs, sinuses, mouth and skin and also makes them more vulnerable to infection. Furthermore, humans can be harmed by high levels of ammonia. It is important to control ammonia in order to protect your livestock, yourself and the environment.

High levels of ammonia can lead to:

• Decreased animal health, including higher incidences of respiratory disease, ammonia burns or breast blisters and coccidiosis
• Decreased broiler growth, feed conversion rates and egg production
• A poor working environment for employees
• Significant air pollution

In contrast, lowering ammonia emissions can save producers money by:

• Decreasing ventilation costs, while maintaining feed efficiency
• Lowering heating costs, especially in winter months
• Less condemnations
• Decreasing production costs per pound