May 2008

Stall Deodorizers

We reduced odors and saved bedding—what more could you ask for?

Most of us take pride in having a clean barn and pat ourselves on the back that there’s no offensive odor—at least to fellow horsemen. However, you may not realize that even though you can’t actually "smell" anything, there’s a constant release of gases from manure and urine that can assault your horse’s lungs.

Most studies implicate fine particulate matter and endotoxins in the air as the primary factors, and they are indeed important. However, ammonia concentrations at the floor level are much higher than in the barn air in general, and the horse will get a concentrated dose when down sleeping or resting. That’s where stall fresheners and deodorizers…