Air Quality and Livestock Farming

Air Quality in Livestock Farming

A comprehensive reference examining air quality in livestock production systems and its effects on animal health, welfare, productivity, farm workers, and the surrounding environment. The book focuses on monitoring, managing, and reducing airborne pollutants in and around livestock facilities, including gases, dust, microorganisms, and other potentially harmful substances.

Key Features

• Agricultural and livestock air quality
• Effects of air quality on animal health and welfare
• Impact on livestock production performance
• Airborne pollutants in livestock facilities
• Ammonia, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions
• Dust and particulate matter
• Airborne bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms
• Endotoxins and biological contaminants
• Antibiotic residues and heavy metals
• Respiratory health of farm workers
• Environmental pollution from livestock buildings
• Effects on air, water, and soil quality
• Air quality monitoring and assessment
• Strategies for pollutant management and reduction
• Sustainable livestock production
• International research and expert contributions