Air pollution and livestock production
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Paper/Presentation Title | Air pollution and livestock production |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Watt, A. C. (Author), Aziz, S. M. (Author) and Banhazi, T. M. (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CIGR 2010) |
Number of Pages | 12 |
Year | 2010 |
Place of Publication | Quebec City, Canada |
ISBN | 9782981106216 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://bioeng.ca/cigr2010/ |
Conference/Event | 17th World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CIGR 2010): Sustainable Biosystems Through Engineering |
Event Details | 17th World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CIGR 2010): Sustainable Biosystems Through Engineering Event Date 13 to end of 17 Jun 2010 Event Location Quebec City, Canada |
Abstract | The air in a livestock farming environment contains high concentrations of dust particles and gaseous pollutants. The total inhalable dust can enter the nose and mouth during normal breathing and the thoracic dust can reach into the lungs. However, it is the respirable dust particles that can penetrate further into the gas-exchange region, making it the most hazardous dust component. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of dust particles can lead to respiratory health issues for both livestock and farming staff. Ammonia, an example of a gaseous pollutant, is derived from the decomposition of nitrous compounds. Increased exposure to ammonia may also have an effect on the health of humans and livestock. There are a number of technologies available to ensure exposure to these pollutants is minimised. Through proactive means, (the optimal design and management of livestock buildings) air quality can be improved to reduce the likelihood of risks associated with sub-optimal air quality. Once air problems have taken hold, other reduction methods need to be applied utilising a more reactive approach. A key requirement for the control of concentration and exposure of airborne pollutants to an acceptable level is to be able to conduct real-time measurements of these pollutants. This paper provides a review of airborne pollution including methods to both measure and control the concentration of pollutants in livestock buildings. |
Keywords | agriculture; control methods; dust particles; gaseous pollutants; livestock farming; measurements |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300304. Animal protection (incl. pests and pathogens) |
300302. Animal management | |
409901. Agricultural engineering | |
Public Notes | No evidence of copyright restrictions preventing deposit. |
Byline Affiliations | University of South Australia |
University of Adelaide |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q00vy/air-pollution-and-livestock-production
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