Removal of ammonia from poultry manure by aluminosilicates

Wlazło, Łukasz; Nowakowicz-Dębek, Bożena; Kapica, Jacek; Kwiecień, Małgorzata; Pawlak, Halina

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.09.028

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“…They have a high sorption capacity and are not harmful to animals. Their presence in feces contributes to the reduction in gaseous emissions [8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. Mineral sorbents (zeolites and bentonites) are used in pig farming mainly as feed additives for animals in various age groups: zeolites in the amount of 0.5% to 8% [15] and from 0.5% to 2% in the case of bentonites [16].…”

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Effect of Natural Sorbents in the Diet of Fattening Pigs on Meat Quality and Suitability for Processing

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The effect of three natural sorbents added to the diet of pigs on the composition and physicochemical properties of two skeletal muscles—the musculus longissimus lumborum (MLL) and musculus semimembranosus (MSM) of crossbred pigs were evaluated. The experiment was carried out on a farm in two production cycles. The addition of biochar (trial 1) significantly influenced instrumental color parameters, shear force and energy, and the oxidative stability of the skeletal muscles, while the proximate composition, pH, texture, and water-holding capacity (WHC) parameters did not differ significantly between groups in either of the two muscles. Similarly, no statistical differences were noted in the proximate chemical composition, texture parameters, or WHC of the meat in trial 2. The addition of both sorbents was associated with a significantly (p ≤ 0.01) lower content of haem pigments in the MLL and MSM, which was accompanied by a significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher lightness (L*). Moreover, the MLL muscle of the pigs had higher oxidative stability, as well as lower drip loss (DL). In turn, the MSM of pigs had a significantly lower pH compared to the control group, however, the ultimate pH (48 h) in all groups was within the acceptable range (5.50–5.80). Summing up, the sorbents used are a safe ingredient in the diet of pigs, however, there is a need to continue and strengthen this line of research, including the relationships linking the future production goals of pig farming and processing potential in the meat industry with current climate policy.

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Effect of Natural Sorbents in the Diet of Fattening Pigs on Meat Quality and Suitability for Processing

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“…The introduction of good management practices on a farm can reduce emissions of this gas and improve profitability. The use of feed additives, as in the case of other animal species, may reduce the burden on the environment [4,28,[33][34][35][36][37]. Not all GHG emissions are included in the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS).…”

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Estimating Methane Emissions from a Dairy Farm Using a Computer Program

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The aim of our study was to estimate methane (CH4) emissions from a dairy cattle farm using a computer application. Emissions of CH4 in the air were forecast for a representative dairy farm raising Holstein-Friesian cows. The cowshed was equipped with a mechanical forced ventilation system with a centrally located ventilation duct. The volume of emissions from the emitter was established, taking into account meteorological conditions. For one year of operation of the emitter, the average annual emission was 1.301 kg/h. The maximum emission of CH4 was estimated at 3.51 kg/h. These data can be helpful in estimating the environmental burden of a dairy farm and in determining the role of ruminants in global warming.

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“…An interesting solution may be aluminosilicates (natural zoelites), which are used in two areas: as agents ensuring good sanitary conditions, and as a feed additive to improve growth performance and meat quality (Andronikashvili et al 2014 ). Aluminosilicates are natural minerals adsorbing ammonia and mycotoxins, which improves the quality and biosecurity of poultry production (Huff et al 1992 ; Wlazło et al 2016 ). Schneider et al ( 2017 ) reported that the addition of zeolites in the diet of laying hens improved egg quality and had a positive effect on the growth performance of broiler chickens, as well as on the quality of their litter and even intestinal health.…”

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Aluminosilicates at different levels in rye litter and feed affect the growth and meat quality of broiler chickens

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Litter sanitation treatments and feed supplements that stimulate bird growth. The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of zeolite (z) and halloysite (h) in feed and rye straw litter on growth performance, meat quality in chickens. 500 males Ross 308 were allocated to 5 groups (10 replicates). Feed for groups 2–5 was supplemented with halloysite and zeolite (25:75). The content of aluminosilicates in the feed was different depending on the feeding phase: 0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2%. The following doses were used in litter: 2, 0.800 kg/m2 h; 3, 0.400 kg/m2 h and 0.400 kg/m2 z; 4, 0.800 kg/m2 z; 5, 0.200 kg/m2 h, and 0.600 kg/m2 z. Growth, and meat quality were analysed. Body weight and body weight gain were higher in groups 2–5 than in group 1, while feed intake was lower in groups 1 and 2 (p < 0.05). Body weight, the weight of carcass, and most of its elements were higher in the experimental groups (p < 0.05). Breast muscles from group 1 were characterised by better water-holding capacity and higher protein content, while those from 4 had higher content of collagen and water (p < 0.05). Breast muscles from group 3 were characterized by lower yellowness than in 2 (p < 0.05). Leg muscles from group 1 were characterized by lower redness than in 4 (p < 0.05). Water-holding capacity was better in group 3 and protein content was higher in 2 (p < 0.05). The content of fat in leg muscle was lower in all experimental groups compared to control (p < 0.05). This indicates the suitability of aluminosilicates in poultry management practice, with better growth and meat quality.

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Removal of ammonia from poultry manure by aluminosilicates

Cited by 19 publications

References 10 publications

Effect of Natural Sorbents in the Diet of Fattening Pigs on Meat Quality and Suitability for Processing

Effect of Natural Sorbents in the Diet of Fattening Pigs on Meat Quality and Suitability for Processing

Estimating Methane Emissions from a Dairy Farm Using a Computer Program

Aluminosilicates at different levels in rye litter and feed affect the growth and meat quality of broiler chickens

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