Air Quality and Livestock Farming Contributor(s): Banhazi, Thomas (Editor), Aland, Andres (Editor), Hartung, Jörg (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1138027030 ISBN-13: 9781138027039 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - Food Animal - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General |
Dewey: 338.14 |
LCCN: 2018008186 |
Series: Sustainable Energy Developments |
Physical Information: 412 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Air quality has a direct influence on health, welfare and production performance of livestock as the high concentrations of noxious gases, dust and airborne microorganisms are likely to reduce production efficiency and the general welfare of farm animals. Long term exposure to particulates in livestock buildings might also affect the respiratory health of farm workers. Dust in animal buildings contains many biologically active substances such as bacteria, fungi, endotoxins and residues of antibiotics (as a result of veterinary treatments) that are suspected to be hazardous to human health. Furthermore, air pollutants emitted from livestock buildings can reduce air, water and soil quality and can potentially undermine the health of nearby residents. Airborne emissions include ammonia, methane, nitrous oxide, particulates like dust and microorganisms. In addition, other potentially harmful substances such as heavy metals, antibiotic residues and components of disinfectants might be also emitted from livestock building that are potentially damaging to ecosystems. Features: This book will be useful for farming professionals, academics, students, policy makers, business leaders, regulatory bodies and agricultural consultants. |