NC State engineers develop systems to reduce swine odors

Mention hog farms and what immediately comes to mind are the odors from lagoons and production houses. Recently, swine odors have caused quite a stink among hog farmers and their neighbors-so much so that they have been the subject of a governor's blue ribbon commission study. Now, thanks to NC State University engineering professors and a taste and smell expert at Duke University, help is on the way to find a solution to the problem of odors in pork production. The team of researchers is developing a biofiltration system to help farmers monitor and control the odors produced by hog farm operations.