Air Quality and Livestock Farming e-bog
2190,77 DKK
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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 ...
E-bog
2190,77 DKK
Forlag
CRC Press
Udgivet
13 juni 2018
Længde
372 sider
Genrer
Veterinary medicine: large animals
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781317573401
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. In this book, key aspects of agricultural air quality, such as monitoring, managing and reducing airborne pollutants in and around livestock facilities are reviewed. Features:addressing the raising awareness of the importance of optimal health and welfare for lifestock specieswith contributions from international specialists and researchersproviding up-to-date information for professionals involved in modern animal productiThis book will be useful for farming professionals, academics, students, policy makers, business leaders, regulatory bodies and agricultural consultants.