Introduction
In poultry farming, The presence of ammonia gas released by uric acid decomposition in bird droppings is referred to as the litter ammonia level. Relative humidity, on the other hand, refers to the amount of moisture in the air.
Maintaining adequate humidity levels is critical for preventing pathogen growth and infection. Ammonia levels and humidity in poultry houses are interconnected. High relative humidity can exacerbate the adverse effects of high blood ammonia levels in poultry. In humid environments, more ammonia may be dissolved in the air droplets and inhaled into the blood during respiration by birds, consequently increasing the blood ammonia content.
When ammonia gas is exposed to moisture, it reacts and forms a corrosive solution called ammonium which causes harm to birds. Additionally, high humidity can hinder the evaporation of moisture from the litter, causing it to retain more ammonia.
Harmful Effects on Poultry
1. Respiratory Issues
2. Foot Lesions
3. Eye Lesions
4. Reduced performance
5. Increase in Mortality
Prevention
Harmful effects of ammonia can be prevented with farm management like dietary management, stocking density, proper ventilation, house temperature and litter management.
In conclusion, the combined impact of ammonia and humidity in the world of poultry farming underscores the critical importance of maintaining a balanced and controlled environment for the well-being and productivity of the birds. High ammonia levels in poultry houses can lead to a range of deleterious effects.
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