Livestock farming affects pulmonary function in local residents

woensdag 20 juli 2016 11:00

COPD patients living near livestock farms suffer more complications. In addition, researchers have noted reductions in pulmonary function in the research area due to emissions of ammonia, and pneumonia occurs more frequently. Conversely, there is less asthma and fewer allergies near livestock farms. These are the key findings of the Dutch study ‘Livestock Farming and Neighbouring residents Health’.