Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Sistani K

Publications

• Research Article
  Volatile Fatty Acids in Suspended Particulate Matter from a Poultry House Using Rice Hulls as Bedding Materials-A Profile of First Flock after Total Cleanout
  Author(s): Lovanh N, Loughrin J and Sistani KLovanh N, Loughrin J and Sistani K
  
  Livestock operations have long been associated with unpleasant odors whether it is a swine, poultry, or dairy operation. Unpleasant odorous smell has been generally accepted as part of livestock operations in the past. However, as more and more animal production continues to evolve into major concentrated operations, odor emissions from these confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) have caused persistent public concern and complaints. In addition, particulate matters and other gas emissions have also been a cause for environmental and health concerns. Therefore, a thorough understanding of air emissions from CAFOs is a first necessary step in formulating effective management strategies for dealing with these odor and air quality issues. In this study, the examination and characterization of volatile fatty acids (VFA), major components of odors from poultry operatio.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-784X.1000114

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