1. The Opportunity in Swine Production

Swine housing—nursery, grow–finish, and sow farms—faces chronic air-quality challenges:

• Ammonia (NH₃), hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), and VOCs from manure storage and agitation
• Bioaerosols, dust, and odor that stress animals and workers
• Pathogen pressure (e.g., PRRSV, influenza A, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae) leading to respiratory disease, reduced gain, and higher treatment costs
• Ventilation trade-offs in hot and cold seasons, where odor control must be balanced with thermal comfort

2. What is Sterilux?

Sterilux is a visible-light photocatalytic air sterilization system. It uses 450–700 nm light and a TiO₂ + copper catalyst to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that break down:

• Ammonia and H₂S
• VOCs and barn odors
• Airborne bacteria, mold, and viruses

Key traits

• Operates continuously, without added chemicals or ozone
• Worker- and animal-safe light spectrum
• Modular design for farrowing rooms, nurseries, and grow–finish barns

3. Why Swine? Why Now?

• Respiratory health drives performance: lower airway irritation = better intake, ADG, and FCR.
• High emissions environment: pits and deep-bedded systems elevate NH₃/H₂S and odor.
• Pathogen control pressure: reducing airborne load may complement biosecurity and vaccination programs.
• Labor & welfare: cleaner air can improve worker comfort and reduce eye/airway irritation.

4. How Sterilux Works in Barns

1. Photocatalysis: Visible light activates TiO₂ + copper surfaces to generate ROS.
2. Decomposition: ROS oxidize NH₃, H₂S, VOCs, and microbial cell walls/genomes.
3. Continuous action: Devices run 24/7, integrating with existing ventilation; no downtime or chemical handling.

5. Proposed Pilot Structures

Choose the production phase that fits your goals. We can support one or multiple phases at once.

Option A: Nursery Pilot

• Duration: 6–8 weeks (one turn)
• Population: ≥1 room or defined zone (≥500 head)
• Objectives: Reduce cough index, stabilize intake post-weaning, improve ADG/FCR

Option B: Grow–Finish Pilot

• Duration: 16–20 weeks
• Population: One barn or split-barn A/B design
• Objectives: Lower odor/NH₃/H₂S, improve ADG, reduce mortality & treatments

Option C: Farrowing Room Pilot

• Duration: 4–6 weeks per batch (or continuous)
• Population: ≥1 room (sows + litters)
• Objectives: Reduce sow/litter respiratory stress, support pre-weaning growth and survivability

6. Measurement Plan (Core + Optional)

Core barn climate & air

• Ammonia (ppm), Hydrogen sulfide (ppb), CO₂ (ppm), temperature/relative humidity
• VOC/odor index (portable PID + panel notes where feasible)
• Particulates (PM2.5/PM10) and dust counts

Core performance & health

• Intake (feed disappearance), ADG, FCR
• Mortality, removals, treatment rates (AB use days/1000 head)
• Cough index/respiratory score (nursery & grow–finish)

Optional diagnostics

• PRRSV / IAV PCR in air/dust, M. hyo surveillance
• Lameness/welfare observations (e.g., tail posture, activity)
• Worker feedback (eye/throat irritation, odor)

Designs

• Split-barn A/B (Sterilux vs. control) or crossover
• Matched historical controls if split design unavailable
• Calibrated sensors, fixed sample times, standardized scoring sheets

7. What We Provide vs. What You Provide

8. First-Adopter Incentives

• Free trial use for one full nursery turn or one grow–finish cycle
• Discounted rollout pricing for multi-room adoption
• Priority scheduling for additional barns
• Co-marketing: feature in our next swine case study (optional anonymization)

9. Testimonials & Media Guidelines

Mandatory

• First name and photo of testimonial participant
• ≥2 clear photos of Sterilux installation in the barn

Optional

• Farm or integrator name
• Region (state/country)
• Short video walk-through or interview

10. Safety & Compliance

• Visible-light catalyst system—no ozone generation and no chemical residues
• Designed to complement ventilation and biosecurity protocols
• Electrical installation by qualified personnel per local code

12. Selected References & Context

• Photocatalytic air treatment and livestock emissions research (ammonia, odor, airborne microbes)
• Poultry/turkey barn trials informing cross-species trial design (air quality, performance metrics)