October 14, 2009
US firm introduces ammonia sensors in animal facilities
Litmus LLC, US-based technology innovation company, introduces colorimetric sensors indicating levels of airborne ammonia in animal facilities.
Litmus Ammonia Indicators (LAI) benefits animal growers and integrators by monitoring average ammonia levels over 4-hour and 24-hour periods.
Litmus president Jack Lewis said that a key issue in maintaining healthy animals is to quickly and accurately measure the average levels of ammonia in animal facilities, adding that LAIs replaces the subjective practice of sniffing or using other devices which are expensive and inherently inaccurate.
According to the company, LAI requires no interpretation and allows operating adjustments to control ammonia levels.
LAI is calibrated to target measurement thresholds of ammonia of 25 parts per million (ppm) and 50 ppm. Animals grown in these environments are larger, healthier and a better grade of animal with better feed conversion, the company reports. Growers enjoy more income at lower costs, a safer environment in which to work and lower aerial ammonia emissions.
