Ammonia Sensor for Poultry

Ammonia is one of the most common causes of low animal welfare in chicken farms. It is also a major cause of respiratory problems, sores on feet and breasts as well as lower gain.

What is Ammonia?

Ammonia is a chemical compound between the elements nitrogen (N) and hydrogen (H), and has the formula NH3. The substance is found everywhere in nature and occurs naturally in manure and urine.

The smell of ammonia is known, among other things, from the pungent smell of manure or in the environment of a chicken farm.

Ammonia is formed in humans and animals by the breakdown of proteins (albumin) from the diet, or in connection with the ongoing remodeling of all tissues in the body. A part is also formed in the intestine from the breakdown of proteins and other nitrogenous compounds by bacteria.

Ammonia in Poultry Houses

In poultry houses ammonia is a byproducts of manure. When nitrogen compounds are decomposed the result is formation of ammonia (NH3+) and ammonium (NH4-). Ammonia is lighter than air and therefor it floats into the air causing respiration problems and bad smell. Ammonia formation is nurtured by low pH in the litter, high temperatures, and high humidity inside the poultry house.

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气候管理是成功生产家禽的最决定性因素之一。家禽对环境极其敏感，尤其是温度、空气质量和气流。由于鸟类的新陈代谢率高，调节体温的能力有限，即使与最佳条件的微小偏差也会很快导致热应激、饲料摄入量减少、生长不佳、死亡率升高和羊群表现不均衡。自动气候和通风系统在维持稳定的条件和支持高效的现代家禽生产方面起着至关重要的作用。

为什么气候控制对家禽舍至关重要

与哺乳动物不同，家禽不会出汗。它们主要通过呼吸和行为来调节体温，因此高度依赖通风和空气流动。气候控制不当可能导致：

• 温暖时期的热应激
• 寒冷条件下会出现寒冷和生长不均衡
• 由于吸湿性差导致的潮湿垃圾
• 氨含量升高会损害呼吸系统健康和脚垫

高放养密度进一步提高了热量和湿气的产生，尤其是在肉鸡舍中。手动气候调整通常过于缓慢且不精确，无法应对鸟龄、体重或外部天气条件的快速变化。

自动化系统持续监控和调节关键环境参数，例如：

• 温度和相对湿度
• 氨气和二氧化碳水平
• 空气速度和压力
• 外部气候条件

根据实时数据，自动调整通风率、加热、冷却和进气口，以满足鸟类在每个生产阶段的需求。

One of the most concerning challenges faced by poultry producers is high mortality rates, which not only affect profits but also indicate underlying issues in management, disease control, and environmental conditions. However, with proper planning, management, and proactive measures, it’s possible to mitigate mortality rates and sustain a healthy poultry operation.

Adequate Ventilation

Create a comfortable and stress-free environment for your poultry by providing well-ventilated housing that protects them from extreme weather conditions. Proper ventilation helps remove excess moisture, CO2, and ammonia from the air, reducing the risk of respiratory diseases.

Exposure to excessive heat or cold stress can weaken the immune system, making birds more susceptible to diseases and increasing mortality rates. Thus, adequate ventilation is vital to ensure the right temperature in the poultry house.

Climate sensors provide your ventilation system with data on humidity, CO2, and ammonia levels ad well as the temperature in different reas of the house.

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