Evaluating the Impact of Ammonia Emissions from Equine Operations on the Environment Jessie Weir
Channel: Livestock & Poultry Environ. Learning Community
Date: 2017-05-05

In the United States, animal agriculture is the largest source of ammonia (NH3) emissions that are a major air and water pollutant contributing to eutrophication, soil acidity, and aerosol formation that can impair atmospheric visibility and human health. Ammonia volatilization occurs when excess crude protein (CP) is fed and excreted as urinary nitrogen, primarily as urea. Information regarding NH3 emissions from equine operations is limited. It is generally understood that air quality in stables can adversely affect both horse and human health, however, the effects of different housing systems and nutritional management of horses on air quality have received little investigation.

Proceedings available at: http://articles.extension.org/74272