Stress-Free Animal Growth on a Chicken Farm

Modern livestock facilities require extensive technical systems for temperature control. High-performance fans generate constant background noise that demonstrably inhibits animal growth and lands operators with noise-pollution fines.

In this environment, conventional absorbers made of rock wool or foam pose a hygiene risk: they release fibres into the air, absorb moisture and provide a breeding ground for germs. The porous absorbers are also hard to clean — a critical drawback in animal husbandry, where hygiene is paramount.

Working closely together, various installation options for the micro-perforated aluminium Absora-sheet were tested directly inside the JetMaster DX75 by Big Dutchman. Empirical measurement series identified the aerodynamically and acoustically optimal arrangement.

The decisive advantages:

Excellent acoustics in the airflow: the micro-perforation absorbs sound directly where the noise originates — with no thick insulating layers.

Maximum hygiene: the smooth aluminium surface offers no breeding ground for germs and withstands high-pressure cleaners and chemical disinfectants.

Low air resistance: because Absora-sheet is far more space-saving than mineral wool, the effective air cross-section stays larger.

Energy efficiency: the minimised resistance means the fans consume less energy for the same airflow.

Acoustics: a reduction of −5 dB — corresponding to a 68% drop in the perceived sound-pressure level.

Biological efficiency: improved animal welfare and accelerated growth through optimised barn conditions.

ROI: elimination of fines and drastically reduced cleaning cycles thanks to the washable, germ-resistant surface.