Dust Emissions from Cattle Feeding Operations

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
Price
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Overview

Dust emissions from open-lot concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are an increasingly prominent environmental issue.

This educational bulletin explains:

  • Dust emission sources
  • Dust emission factors
  • Dust emission characteristics
  • Abatement tactics for controlling dust from cattle feeding operations

The target audience is:

  • Educators
  • Extension agents
  • CAFO operators
  • Industry advisory groups
  • Regulators

(15 pages)

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