Hog Manure Management, the Environment and Human Health

by Tiffany T. y. Guan and Richard A. Holley

This volume provides a current look at how development of intensive live­ stock production, particularly hogs, has affected human health with respect to zoonotic diseases primarily transmitted by food but also by water, air and oc­ cupational activity. While information presented focuses on the development of increasing livestock production in Canada, examples are given and compar­ isons are made with other countries (Denmark, Taiwan, the Netherlands...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306478072
• ISBN13: 9780306478079
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 10.4"