Sessions Tagged With 'pathogens'

The use of antibiotics in livestock production has been the subject of significant scrutiny in recent years as the emergence and proliferation of antimicrobial resistant organisms fuels worldwide concern about this critical, modern day health crisis. The ability of...

Manure treatment, such as composting, and manure land application are generally considered to be effective measures to reduce bacterial pathogens and utilize the manure in an environmentally sustainable manner. However, unlike pathogenic bacteria, antimicrobial resistant...

The movement of bacteria and viruses from AFOs, municipal waste water, septic systems, and wildlife continues to complicate water, soil, and food quality throughout the country and world. Though much has been learned in recent years, misconceptions and unknown areas still...

Globally, approximately 2.2 billion people rely on groundwater for daily consumption. Approximately 4 million people in Pennsylvania rely on private wells. It is widely accepted that groundwater typically represents a more pristine source of water for human consumption...

Concentrated animal feeding operations can create large amounts of aerosols, comprised of dust, odors, and biological particles. Dairy and feedlot operations can generate these aerosols during both waste application and animal activity throughout the day. It is well known...

The movement of bacteria and viruses from AFOs, municipal waste water, septic systems, and wildlife continues to complicate water quality throughout the country and world. Though much has been learned in recent years, misconceptions and unknown areas still abound. More......