IN-91-02-1 -- Effects of Environmental Quality in Livestock Buildings on Swine Health and Productivity - A Literature Review ✓ Most Recent

Air quality in livestock buildings, as it influences the well-being of animals and humans, has become a major concern. There are recommended standards for the industrial workplace, but these are not enforceable for the farming enterprise. Airborne contaminants that are important to consider in livestock buildings include hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, and ammonia and dust particles, particularly of 5 to 10 microgram or less. These particles arise primarily from feed and faecal materials and are largely organic in nature. The effects of gases and dust on swine health are outlined in this review. Designers of animal buildings should take into account the significance of airborne contaminants for animals and humans.

KEYWORDS: air quality, indoor, animal housing, piggeries, farm animal housing, health, productivity, animals, hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, ammonia, dust, particles, designers, designing, contaminants, designing