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The Use of Natural Sorbents in Cow Feed to Reduce Gaseous Air Pollutants and Faecal Biogenic Compounds.
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- Potential of Natural Feed Additives in Reducing Gaseous Emissions and Environmental Footprint in Rabbit Housing Systems.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
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Abstract
The implementation of new technologies and best practices on factory farms is crucial for reducing the environmental pollution burden. This study aimed to evaluate the use of natural sorbents in the cows' diet to reduce gaseous pollutants released on the farm and the content of faecal biogenic compounds. To this end, a mixture of natural sorbents (65% beechwood biochar, 25% aluminosilicate, and 10% glycerine) was added to cows' feed. Pollutants released from all groups of cows were continually monitored on the farm during the experiment. Blood samples were also collected from the cows for haematological and biochemical analysis to determine the sorbents' impact on their health. The average level of gaseous pollutants in the air on the farm were highest in the control group and lowest in the experimental groups. The levels of NH
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