Effect of a metabolic stimulant on ammonia volatilization from broiler litter

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 240-247

  Shah, S B ^a   Baird, C L ^a   Rice, J M ^a  

^a North Carolina State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Acidifier; Amendment; Bio Kat; Biostimulant; Chamber; Concentration; Emission; Poultry

Indexed keywords

AVES; CATHA EDULIS; MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO;

EID: 34249853212     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/japr/16.2.240     Document Type: Article

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