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RESEARCH PAPER
Microbial contamination level of air in animal waste utilization plants
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Department of Animal Hygiene and Environment, University of Agriculture in Lublin, Poland
Corresponding author
Anna Chmielowiec-Korzeniowska
Department of Animal Hygiene and Environment, University of Agriculture in Lublin, Poland
Department of Animal Hygiene and Environment, University of Agriculture in Lublin, Poland
Ann Agric Environ Med. 2016;23(1):54-58
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
The aim of this research was evaluation of microbial contamination of air within and in the vicinity of animal waste disposal plants.
Material and Methods:
Air samples were analyzed to determine total bacterial and fungal counts as well as microbial species composition. Measurements of climate conditions (temperature, humidity, air motion) and total dust concentration were also performed.
Results:
Total numbers of bacteria and fungi surpassed the threshold limit values for production halls. The most abundant bacteria detected were those consisting of physiological microflora of animal dermis and mucosa. Fungal species composition proved to be most differentiated in the air beyond the plant area. Aspergillus versicolor, a pathogenic and allergenic filamentous fungus, was isolated only inside the rendering plant processing hall.
Conclusions:
The measurement results showed a low sanitary-hygienic state of air in the plant processing halls and substantial air pollution in its immediate vicinity.
The aim of this research was evaluation of microbial contamination of air within and in the vicinity of animal waste disposal plants.
Material and Methods:
Air samples were analyzed to determine total bacterial and fungal counts as well as microbial species composition. Measurements of climate conditions (temperature, humidity, air motion) and total dust concentration were also performed.
Results:
Total numbers of bacteria and fungi surpassed the threshold limit values for production halls. The most abundant bacteria detected were those consisting of physiological microflora of animal dermis and mucosa. Fungal species composition proved to be most differentiated in the air beyond the plant area. Aspergillus versicolor, a pathogenic and allergenic filamentous fungus, was isolated only inside the rendering plant processing hall.
Conclusions:
The measurement results showed a low sanitary-hygienic state of air in the plant processing halls and substantial air pollution in its immediate vicinity.
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