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FGD Gypsum Litter Effects on Gaseous Losses from a Broiler House

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Dexter B. Watts
USDA-ARS, National Soil Dynamics Laboratory, 411 S. Donahue Dr. Auburn, AL 36832, USA
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G. Brett Runion
USDA-ARS, National Soil Dynamics Laboratory, 411 S. Donahue Dr. Auburn, AL 36832, USA
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Joseph L. Purswell
USDA-ARS, Poultry Research Unit, P.O. Box 5367, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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H. Allen Torbert
USDA-ARS, National Soil Dynamics Laboratory, 411 S. Donahue Dr. Auburn, AL 36832, USA
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Jeremiah D. Davis
Department of Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
Published on: December 15, 2019
DOI 10.3923/ijps.2020.42.50
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Background and Objectives: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are increasing at an unprecedented rate and are expected to double pre-industrial revolution levels within this century. The effects of broiler house management on these emissions are unknown. A study was conducted to examine the effect of FGD gypsum bedding on efflux of NH3, CO2, CH4 and N2O. Materials and Methods: FGD gypsum bedding was compared with pine shavings and pine shaving+FGD gypsum (50:50 mix) and each litter type was either decaked or rotovated after each flock. Flux measurements (CO2, CH4 and N2O) and NH3 concentrations were taken during flocks 4 and 5. Results: Litter treatment had little effect on GHG gas emissions during flocks 4 and 5 but NH3 concentrations tended to be lower with FGD gypsum. Decaking tended to lower NH3 concentration and GHG emissions due to removal of some of the manure material. Conclusion: This first examination of the effects of different litter materials on GHG emissions from broiler houses showed that FGD gypsum can reduce NH3 concentrations without impacting climate change; however, more research is needed to verify these results.

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Ammonia, carbon dioxide, climate change, FGD gypsum, global warming potential, greenhouse gases, litter management, methane, nitrous oxide

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Watts , D. B., Runion, G. B., Purswell, J. L., Torbert, H. A., & Davis, J. D. (2019). FGD Gypsum Litter Effects on Gaseous Losses from a Broiler House. International Journal of Poultry Science, 19(1), 42–50. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2020.42.50
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