The development of direct headspace sampling and analysis of volatile organic compounds from broiler litter

Sashikala M. P., . and Richard, M. S. and UNSPECIFIED (2023) The development of direct headspace sampling and analysis of volatile organic compounds from broiler litter. Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science (Malaysia), 51 (2). 81 - 86. ISSN 1394-9829

As global population continue to expand, poultry production has increased to supply high quantities of chicken meat to consumers. Suburbia encroachment on rural landscapes has resulted in increased odour complaints from public. Wastes produced of livestock facilities are major cause of odour complaints received. Often assessment of odour complaint and regulating odour nuisance become great challenge due to inaccurate identification and evaluation odorants emitting of sources. In Malaysia air quality determination is often conducted based on MS 1963:2007. The aim of this study is to develop a reliable, simple, fast and cost efficient methodology to determine and characterise odorous volatiles from broiler litter material utilising headspace sampling combined with thermal desorption, gas chromatography – mass spectrometry and olfactory detection.This combined sensory/chemical analysis technique has identified 11 major odorants including reduced sulphurs, ketones, carboxylic acids, terpenes and alcohols compared to sorbent technique that identified only 4 odorants. The knowledge obtained from this assessment will assist in developing effective odour abatement and mitigation techniques to reduce odour impact to local receptors.

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Abstract

As global population continue to expand, poultry production has increased to supply high quantities of chicken meat to consumers. Suburbia encroachment on rural landscapes has resulted in increased odour complaints from public. Wastes produced of livestock facilities are major cause of odour complaints received. Often assessment of odour complaint and regulating odour nuisance become great challenge due to inaccurate identification and evaluation odorants emitting of sources. In Malaysia air quality determination is often conducted based on MS 1963:2007. The aim of this study is to develop a reliable, simple, fast and cost efficient methodology to determine and characterise odorous volatiles from broiler litter material utilising headspace sampling combined with thermal desorption, gas chromatography – mass spectrometry and olfactory detection.This combined sensory/chemical analysis technique has identified 11 major odorants including reduced sulphurs, ketones, carboxylic acids, terpenes and alcohols compared to sorbent technique that identified only 4 odorants. The knowledge obtained from this assessment will assist in developing effective odour abatement and mitigation techniques to reduce odour impact to local receptors.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	litter for animals
AGROVOC Term:	broiler chickens
AGROVOC Term:	organic wastes
AGROVOC Term:	sampling
AGROVOC Term:	analysis
AGROVOC Term:	microorganisms
AGROVOC Term:	environmental impact
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2025 15:05
Last Modified:	03 Feb 2026 03:43
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1593

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