Ammonia Emissions from Cattle Feeding Operations

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Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
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Overview

Ammonia emissions from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) can have potentially negative effects on air, water quality, human, and animal health.

This educational bulletin discusses:

  • Environmental and health concerns
  • Regulatory issues
  • Emissions measurement
  • Abatement methods for effective management of ammonia emissions

(11 pages)

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