In a preliminary project of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, a fattening hen double house and a laying hen double house were equipped with sensors in the field and can be regarded as field test rigs. This makes it possible to determine important characteristic values for house air quality. With this measurement set-up, different measures for improving the quality of the air in the house can be tested for effectiveness and efficiency under real operating conditions.
In a follow-up project with the BLV and other partners we will measure the air exchange rate of the field test stands. This complex measurement is important for characterising the ventilation system of the poultry house and for conclusion about the expel of air pollutants out of the poultry house. Using the results, ventilation concept can be investigated and recommendation for practitioners can be developed.