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Ammonia emissions from confined feeding operations (CFOs) : control and mitigation

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This fact sheet is intended to provide producers and farm managers with information on how to reduce ammonia emissions from livestock housing and manure storage facilities. By reducing ammonia... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to provide producers and farm managers with information on how to reduce ammonia emissions from livestock housing and manure storage facilities. By reducing ammonia emissions, producers will maintain the quality of the environment, prevent losses of significant portions of nutrients and improve the health and safety of animals and workers. Although there is no direct relationship between ammonia emissions and odour, practices to reduce ammonia emissions can have a corresponding mitigating effect on odour generation.

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Dust control for livestock buildings

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Producers and livestock workers need to be aware and informed of the dangers of being exposed to dusty environments. All the measures to protect against dust exposure should be taken, and medical... More ≫

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Producers and livestock workers need to be aware and informed of the dangers of being exposed to dusty environments. All the measures to protect against dust exposure should be taken, and medical help should be sought if producers or workers experience any illness related to their exposure to a dust. Livestock producers or workers should also have a yearly physical examination to check their respiratory condition and compare any changes in lung function from year to year.

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