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  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Advancements in microcontrollers, sensors, and 3D printing enable custom datalogger and control systems.
  • On-farm research frequently requires tailored instrumentation due to diverse agricultural needs.
  • Existing solutions may not meet the specific demands of animal health research environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a custom, all-in-one environmental measurement and control system (EMCS) for animal health research.
  • To integrate various sensors for comprehensive environmental data collection.
  • To demonstrate the system's utility in controlling specific environmental parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Designed and constructed an integrated EMCS using microcontrollers, sensors, and 3D-printed enclosures.
  • Incorporated sensors for luminosity, CO2, ammonia, dust, air speed, temperature, and humidity.
  • Deployed the system in controlled environment chambers for a broiler health study.

Main Results:

  • The EMCS successfully integrated multiple environmental sensors for real-time data logging.
  • The system demonstrated capability in actively controlling ammonia and dust levels.
  • Environmental parameters were monitored and managed throughout a six-week broiler study.

Conclusions:

  • Custom-built EMCS offer a viable solution for specific on-farm research needs.
  • The developed system provides a flexible platform for environmental monitoring and control in animal agriculture.
  • This technology can contribute to optimized animal health research environments.