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Benefits of Dust Control |
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Create an environment that is healthy
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Comply with current regulations.
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Reduce air-born bacteria and pathogens
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Eliminate dust clouds
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Provide an avenue to control flies and odor
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Increase public acceptance of feedlot operations.
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Today's Dust Control |
- Water trucks, equipped with pump and sprinklers.
- Portable sprinkler units.
- Close proximity penning.
- Scrapping & hauling of dust.
- Many with no control strategy.
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Today's Environment
- Employees work in unhealthy environment.
- Public criticism is high.
- Feedlot operators are concerned.
Effects on Cattle
- Respiratory Sickness.
- Aspiration Pneumonia.
- Heat Stress.
- Feed conversion efficiencies.
- Prolonged or severe heat exposure will lead to death.
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Effects on Neighbors
- Property value decreasing
- Odor is transported up to 10 miles
- Dust is a nuisance to clean up
- Feedlot expansion concern- 25% increase in last 10yrs.
Employees Concerns
- Respiratory problems.
- Sick days.
- Eye irritation.
- Frequent turnover.
- Odor on apparel and vehicles.
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