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Pathogens and manure management systems: a review.

J R Bicudo1, S M Goyal

  • 1Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0276, USA.

Environmental Technology
|March 19, 2003
PubMed
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Animal manure pathogens pose risks to human and animal health. Management and treatment technologies are crucial for minimizing pathogen spread from livestock operations into the environment.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Public health
  • Veterinary medicine

Background:

  • Increasing concerns regarding pathogens in animal manure affecting human and animal health.
  • Media attention on food-borne disease outbreaks linked to animal products heightens consumer worries about food safety.
  • Health risks from animal operations are influenced by animal species and pathogen concentration in manure, with pathogen survival in the environment being a key concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize microbial pathogens in livestock wastes.
  • To discuss the impact of livestock wastes on water quality.
  • To review management and treatment technologies for minimizing pathogen prevalence.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing information on microbial pathogens in livestock wastes.
  • Analysis of the impact of agricultural drainage on water microbiology.
  • Evaluation of available management and treatment technologies.

Main Results:

  • Identified main microbial pathogens in livestock wastes.
  • Discussed the effects of livestock waste and agricultural drainage on water quality.
  • Highlighted the development of best management practices and technical solutions to reduce pathogen spread.

Conclusions:

  • Best management practices and technical solutions have been developed to minimize pathogen spread from livestock operations.
  • Effective strategies exist to mitigate the environmental and health risks associated with pathogens in animal manure.
  • Continued implementation of these practices is vital for safeguarding public and animal health.

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