It also offers a basis for international harmonization on various NH3 emission related topics (e.g. national emission inventories, measurement techniques and strategies, data on emissions and reductions) and, last but not least, it provides an update of science concerning NH3 and related environmental issues.
Ammonia emissions is an important topic in many countries with animal production, since it contributes to environmental and health problems. Strategies and measures to reduce ammonia emission are getting increasing attention in national and international legislation.
The focus of this publication is on NH3 emissions from various agricultural sources (grazing, animal housing, manure storage, land application of manures), and the options for their reduction in a farm system approach. Also, multiple gaseous emissions, their reduction options and pollution swapping issues are addressed. Environmental impact and health related effects of NH3 are briefly addressed.
In conclusion, this book gives an overview of the current knowledge about ammonia emissions and how we can implement this knowledge in current agricultural systems.
Table of contents
Invited papers • Feeding and management: pigs • Feeding and management: poultry • Feeding and management: cattle • Additives • Cattle housing • Pig housing • Poultry housing • Manure application • Handling and storage • Air purification • Integrated measures • Inventories and modelling - process models • Inventories and modelling - national inventories • Inventories and modelling - emission factors • Measurement methods - sensors and technology • Measurement methods - mechanically ventilated buildings and surface areas • Measurement methods - naturally ventilated buildings • Dispersion • Open space workshops • Panel discussions • Conference statement