# Environmental Measurement and Control System for Animal Health Research Using Arduino

## TL;DR

A custom environmental system using Arduino monitors and controls factors like ammonia and dust in animal health studies.

## Contribution

A novel all-in-one environmental measurement and control system for animal health research using Arduino and 3D printing.

## Key findings

- The system successfully monitored luminosity, CO2, ammonia, dust, air speed, temperature, and humidity.
- The system was used in a six-week broiler health study to control ammonia and dust in controlled chambers.
- The system is reprogrammable and adaptable for various agricultural and research applications.

## Abstract

Recent advances in electronics components such as microcontrollers and sensors, plus widespread availability of 3D printing, make it possible to construct all-in-one datalogger and control systems in purpose-built enclosures. In addition, microcontrollers can be easily reprogrammed for different purposes including environmental measurement and control of external devices. Since specific needs vary widely across agricultural systems, on-farm research often requires custom instrumentation and datalogging solutions. A custom-built all-in-one environmental measurement and control system (EMCS) was developed for animal health research studies. The system integrates an array of environmental sensors to detect and record luminosity, carbon dioxide and ammonia gas concentrations, dust particle counts, air speed, temperature, and humidity. The developed system is presented along with a case study where environment monitors were deployed to control ammonia and dust in controlled environment chambers for a six-week broiler health study.