Comprehensive poultry manure management method
US10028490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/202
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated system of technology applications and methods to provide comprehensive management of poultry waste improves the productivity of poultry housing facilities while reducing the environmental and public health impacts of poultry production. The method utilizes a plurality of housing units, each including plenum flooring and ventilation to improve the health of birds as they grow from hatchlings to market size adults. After the birds are removed from the housing units, manure is immediately removed from the flooring system and preferably transported to a processing facility. The units are cleaned and fumigated with ozone so that they are ready to receive a new flock within approximately 48 hours from removal of the preceding flock.
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