The respiratory health effects of livestock farming have been on debate for more than three
decades. Endotoxin-contaminated organic dusts are considered as the most important …

Farmers constitute a large professional group worldwide. In developed countries farms tend
to become larger, with a concentration of farm operations. Animal farming has been …

The use of litter and manure in welfare-oriented systems for laying hens may negatively
affect the air quality and the work environment. The objective of the current case study was …

Animal production, especially pork production, is facing growing international criticism. The
greatest concerns relate to the environment, the animals' living conditions, and the …

The airborne fungal and bacterial species present in pig farm dust have not been well
characterised even though these bioaerosols are known to cause inflammation and other …

Objective: To identify working tasks and stable characteristics that determine intensity and
variability of personal exposure to dust and endotoxin among pig farmers. Methods: Three …

Although the adverse health consequences of ingestion of food contaminated with aflatoxin
B1 (AFB1) are known, relatively few studies are available on the adverse effects of exposure …

Swine production has been associated with health risks and workers' symptoms. In Portugal,
as in other countries, large-scale swine production involves several activities in the swine …

Ławniczek-Wałczyk A, Górny RL: Endotoxins and β-glucans as markers of microbiological
contamination–characteristics, detection, and environmental exposure. Ann Agric Environ …

Particulate matter (PM) represents an air quality management challenge for confined swine
production systems. Due to the limited space and ventilation rate, PM can reach relatively …