Improved Bird Environment

Poultry producers traditionally use ventilation and acid-based litter amendments to lower pH, bind litter nitrogen, sequester phosphorus, and dry the litter cake. With respect to ventilation, energy costs increase as ambient temperature decreases. While acid-based litter amendments can be effective for the short-term control of ammonia (NH₃), this effect is typically short-lived in the broiler house environment. The use of litter amendments should provide the poultry producer a net benefit, by providing lower mortality, in-house ammonia control and energy savings, while meeting all environmental goals of the producer. The use of Kemira® Klasp™ Litter Amendment creates an improved bird environment and enhanced overall general animal health.

Application Recommendations

For Use in Turkey Houses:
Apply 1-3 days BEFORE Bird Placement
Apply ANYTIME Mid-Flock for Ammonia Knock-Down

For use in Broiler Chicken houses:
Apply 5-7 days BEFORE bird placement, drag in lightly
Apply ANYTIME for Mid-Flock Ammonia Knock-down

A rate of 75-100 pounds of Klasp™ Litter Amendment per 1,000 ft² of floor space is the typical recommendation for the treatment of broiler and turkey litter. Lower rates (50-75 pounds per 1,000 ft²) may be used during summer flocks. Higher application rates (100-150 pounds per 1,000 ft²) may be required under extreme conditions. Rate selection for each operation will depend on current management practices and needs, based on factors such as litter reuse, short layout periods, ventilation control and existing litter moisture levels. Klasp™ Litter Amendment can be safely applied with birds in the house to address management issues that occur post-placement. As an authorized Klasp™ distributor we can provide rate recommendations that meet your individual needs and goals.

University Trials & Field Testing

• View "KLASP™ 2010 Brochure" PDF
• View "University of Georgia Study" PDF
• View "Using Klasp to Reduce Poultry House Ammonia Emissions" PDF

Case Studies indicate KLASP™ results in:

• Lower litter pH and in-house ammonia
• Drier houses with extended product performance
• Increased nitrogen content and improved litter-nutrient value
• Enhanced application flexibility
• Reduction in ventilation and auxiliary heat requirements

On-Site Monitoring & Consultation

It is no secret that managing ammonia in poultry houses is crucial for bird health, especially during the first few weeks after placing birds. MSS can monitor ammonia levels with Draeger PAC 7000 for two weeks and provide the ammonia concentration data in graph form. In this example of 2 Poultry Houses (PDF) the producer was able to evaluate different ventilation schemes in two poultry houses during the same two week period. This information allowed the producer to tweak their ventilation system to better manage ammonia. Better ammonia management means better bird health and less wasted heat through ventilation during cold weather. Let MSS provide monitoring and data interpretation for your operation.