An Indoor Air Scrubber for Removing Ammonia in Poultry Houses

An Indoor Air Scrubber for Removing Ammonia in Poultry Houses By: Jessica Ryan Email: arspress@usda.gov Researchers from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are helping poultry farmers protect their flocks and their employees, while improving poultry production. ARS researchers recently developed an indoor air scrubber that purifies the air in chicken houses and reduces ammonia levels by 87% to 99%. High levels of ammonia pose problems for poultry and agricultural workers.