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Characterization and Energy Potential of Broiler Manure Reared under Different Flooring Materials

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  • Bruna Barreto Przybulinski

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Maria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Felipe Cardoso Serpa

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Vivian Aparecida Rios de Castilho Heiss

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Ana Carolina Amorim Orrico

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Claudia Marie Komiyama

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Juliana Dias de Oliveira

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Brenda Kelly Viana Leite

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Zootecnia, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-030, Brazil)

  • Irenilza de Alencar Nääs

    (Programa de Pós Graduação em Engenharia de Produção, Paulista University—UNIP, São Paulo 04026-002, Brazil)

Abstract

Broiler deep litter is composed of cellulose, manure, feathers, and feed, and after reuse through several flocks, may be used as a fertilizer. Alternative litter materials such as plastic flooring have been researched but little is known about the characteristics of the waste produced. We analyzed the properties of broiler manure from different flooring systems and assessed its potential for biodigestion. Broiler chicks (1500 one-day-old) were reared using five flooring materials: wood shavings (WS); plastic floor (PP); 50% shavings + 50% plastic floor (PP + WS); plastic floor with antimicrobial additive (PPA); and 50% shavings + 50% plastic floor with an antimicrobial additive (PPA + WS). Waste collection was done at 14, 28, and 42 days of growth. The total residue (kg) produced was quantified on day 42. The total solids (TS), volatile solids (VS), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), nitrogen (N), and pH were analyzed at 14, 28, and 42 days of growth, using the residue coefficient (RC) on the 42nd day. The contents of ST, SV, NDF, ADF, C, and N were determined for anaerobic digestion. The concentrations of O 2 , CO 2 , and CH 4 produced by anaerobic digestion were analyzed. The flooring material did not affect the volatile solids’ contents. The lowest NDF and ADF were found in plastic floor residues. The pH of the manure linearly increased over time as the birds grew. The presence of wood shavings in the manure was decisive for the production of biogas. The treatments with the plastic floor without shavings obtained the highest N content with less residue. Plastic flooring with wood shaving is not recommended as it increases waste generation. The use of plastic flooring reduced the amounts of waste generated and promote a greater yield of biogas with the anaerobic digestion of excreta.

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  • Bruna Barreto Przybulinski & Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia & Maria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli & Felipe Cardoso Serpa & Vivian Aparecida Rios de Castilho Heiss & Ana Carolina Amorim Orrico & Claudia Mari, 2023. "Characterization and Energy Potential of Broiler Manure Reared under Different Flooring Materials," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(17), pages 1-12, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:17:p:12896-:d:1225647
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