The Deodorization Revolution in Livestock Farms

The Deodorization Revolution in Livestock Farms

In the daily operations of livestock farms, odor issues have long been a headache. Harmful gases such as ammonia not only endanger the health of farmed animals—reducing their resistance and making them prone to diseases—but also affect the surrounding environment, sparking conflicts with neighboring communities. Traditional deodorization methods, such as biological approaches, have shown some effectiveness, yet they are limited in efficiency and persistence. Today, a deodorization revolution is quietly unfolding, with ozone deodorization technology taking center stage.

I. The Dilemma of Traditional Biological Methods

Traditional biological deodorization primarily relies on microbial metabolic activities to convert malodorous components like hydrogen sulfide and ammonia into harmless substances. This process involves four steps: mass transfer (where malodorous gases transition from the gas phase to the liquid phase), absorption of water-soluble odors by microorganisms, decomposition and utilization of these odors within microbial cells, and further decomposition of metabolic byproducts. Although this method boasts advantages such as being non-toxic, producing no secondary pollution, requiring simple equipment, and having low operating costs, its efficiency remains low. According to reports from agricultural bureaus, compared to emerging ozone deodorization methods, ozone reduces ammonia levels 47% more effectively than traditional biological approaches. In large-scale livestock farms with high deodorization demands, traditional biological methods are increasingly struggling to meet expectations.

II. Ozone Deodorization: A High-Efficiency New Choice

Ozone, a powerful oxidant, operates on a unique deodorization principle. It rapidly reacts with harmful gases such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, oxidizing them into odorless and harmless substances like carbon dioxide and water. Within an ozone concentration range of 0.77–3.10 mg/m³, continuous disinfection for 40 minutes can reduce airborne microorganisms by 31.9%, total suspended particles (TSP) by 53.7%, and ammonia by 52.9%.

In practical applications, the advantages of ozone deodorization are striking. In poultry farms, ozone generators quickly decompose malodorous gases like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide from chicken manure, reducing odor by over 80%. This not only improves the chicken coop environment but also curbs fly breeding and lowers the risk of disease transmission. Additionally, ozone excels in sterilization and disinfection, effectively eliminating various pathogenic microorganisms in the air, feed, and drinking water, thereby reducing disease incidence and mortality rates among farmed animals.

Ozone deodorization technology brings new hope to livestock farms. With its high efficiency and environmental friendliness, it has become the ideal choice for farm deodorization. Bid farewell to the inefficiency of traditional methods and embrace the ozone deodorization revolution—creating a healthy and comfortable environment for farmed animals and ushering in a new era of green farming.