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Simulated ammonia emission figures from UK suckler beef production systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2017

J. J. Hyslop
J. J. Hyslop*
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SAC Ltd, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom
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Email:jimmy.hyslop@sac.co.uk
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In line with international treaty obligations, UK Government policy seeks to reduce ammonia (NH3) emissions from livestock production systems. For suckler beef production systems NH3 release is principally associated with cattle grazing, emissions during winter housing, storage and management of animal manures and spreading of both animal manures and artificial fertilisers on land. The objective of this simulation exercise was to simulate the NH3 emissions associated with a range of suckler beef production systems potentially available to current and future UK beef producers.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2008 , 2008 , pp. 63
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2008

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