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Seasonal dynamics and climatic influences of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4) and ammonia (NH3) concentrations on loose housing cattle shed

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Title Seasonal dynamics and climatic influences of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4) and ammonia (NH3) concentrations on loose housing cattle shed
 
Creator KATWAL, SARISHTI
SINGH, YASHPAL
GUPTA, RAVIKANT
GREWAL, R S
 
Subject Ammonia, Cattle, Climatic conditions, Methane, Seasons
 
Description Measurement of gas concentrations is crucial for the calculation of emissions from livestock buildings. The study aimed to examine how the concentrations of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4) and ammonia (NH3) vary seasonally and influenced by climatic conditions in loose housing cattle sheds in India. Two dairy cow sheds with different layouts, floor types, and cleaning practices were selected for measurements during the summer, rainy, and winter seasons. The concentrations of CO2, CH4, and NH3 exhibited significant variations, ranging from 405 to 717 ppm for CO2, 0.01 to 16.12 ppm for CH4, and 0.00 to 1.90 ppm for NH3. The winter season showed higher levels of CO2 and CH4, while NH3 concentrations were higher during the summer season. Notable differences were observed in CO2 and CH4 levels between sheds during feeding, as well as in CO2 levels during cleaning activities. The study revealed a weak correlation between greenhouse gases, ammonia, and climatic conditions in the cattle sheds, except for a moderate positive correlation between CO2 and relative humidity during winter which means other factors such as housing design, facilities and practices play a significant role.
 
Publisher Indian Council of Agricultural Research
 
Date 2024-07-11
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
 
Format application/pdf
application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/150161
10.56093/ijans.v94i7.150161
 
Source The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences; Vol. 94 No. 7 (2024); 646–651
2394-3327
0367-8318
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/150161/55116
https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/150161/55117
 
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