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Air Quality in Alternative Housing Systems may have an Impact on Laying Hen
Welfare Part II-Ammonia
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David B
; Mejdell C
; Michel V
; Lund V
; Moe RO
Animals (Basel)
2015[Sep]; 5
(3
): 886-96
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The EU ban on conventional barren cages for laying hens from 2012 has improved
many aspects of laying hen welfare. The new housing systems allow for the
expression of highly-motivated behaviors. However, the systems available for
intensive large-scale egg production (e.g., aviaries, floor housing systems,
furnished cages) may cause other welfare challenges. We have reviewed the
literature regarding the health, behavior, production characteristics, and
welfare of laying hens when exposed to ammonia in their housing environment.
Concentrations of ammonia gas are commonly high in aviaries and floor housing
systems in which manure is not regularly removed, whereas they are usually lower
in furnished cages. High levels are found during the cold season when ventilation
flow is often reduced. Ammonia is a pungent gas, and behavioral studies indicate
chickens are averse to the gas. High concentrations of gaseous ammonia can have
adverse health effects and, when very high, even influence production
performance. The most profound effects seen are the occurrence of lesions in the
respiratory tract and keratoconjunctivitis. There is also evidence that high
ammonia concentrations predispose poultry to respiratory disease and secondary
infections. We conclude that there are animal welfare challenges related to high
ammonia levels, and that immediate actions are needed. Development of improved
systems and management routines for manure removal and ventilation will be
important for the reduction of ammonia levels and hence will contribute to
safeguarding hen welfare.