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Effects of ammonia inhalation on young cattle

Authors: Merilan CP, Mayan MH
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 24, Issue 10, pp 221-224, Oct 1976
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Animal welfare, Husbandry/husbandry procedures, Poisoning - chemical, Research/development, Toxicology
Article class: Scientific Article

Abstract: The trend toward confinement housing for dairy cattle has increased the problems associated with a variety of atmospheric contaminants. These noxious products include ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and methane as well as dust, organic acids and water vapour. The atmospheric concentration of ammonia is dependent upon many factors such as rate of animal excretion, water vapour level, temperature, ventilation and general management. The initial concern about ammonia as an environmental contaminant has been with poultry and swine operations…

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