Vol. 10, Issue 4, Part F (2025)

Author(s): Rajesh Kumar Yadav, Navav Singh and Sanjita Sharma

Abstract: The poultry industry is a faster-growing agricultural industry that provides high-quality protein for the food security of growing human population. All broilers of poultry are commonly reared in deep litter systems. The quality of litter plays a vital role as it influences the health, performance, carcass quality parameters and welfare of broilers. Improper litter management leads to NH3 gas accumulation. Various litter amendments with chemical, microbiological products, and organic matter as supplementary litter material are often used to reduce ammonia accumulation in poultry farm like organic supplement (Dry neem leaves, dry moringa leaves, Microbial enzyme and bacteria) and inorganic supplements (Alum sulphate, calcium carbonate, Zeolite, calcium chloride, potassium permanganate, Gypsum and sodium bisulphate). Litter amendments to reduce ammonia emission and reduce the occurrence of a few diseases, including conjunctivitis, immune suppression, lung congestion, impaired kidney function and footpad dermatitis.