Using mobile technology to increase safety awareness among dairy workers in the United States
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DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2018.1502704
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Modern U.S. dairy farm operations present multiple safety hazards which may result in worker injuries, illnesses and fatalities. The U.S. industry trend towards large-herd milking operations, especially in the Western U.S., necessitates an… read more here.
Keywords: safety awareness; dairy workers; safety; using mobile ... See more keywords
JA:2021-20. Source Attribution of MRSA Exposure and Carriage among Dairy Workers
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DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2020.1763753
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Dairy farmers experience a heavy burden of bioaerosol-related respiratory ailments. Bioaerosols are known to contain inflammagens (specifically endotoxin), and a diverse bacterial community that is associated with upper respiratory inflammation and pulmonary decrement… read more here.
Keywords: among dairy; carriage; dairy workers; mrsa ... See more keywords
JA:2021-31. Does the Use of a Nasal Lavage Intervention Improve Pulmonary Function for Dairy Workers?
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DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2020.1765587
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Dairy workers are at the frontline of exposure to bioaerosols, which typically contain bacteria and associated pro-inflammatory constituents (e.g., endotoxin). As such, dairy workers are at an increased risk for respiratory illness, most… read more here.
Keywords: function; dairy workers; intervention; nasal lavage ... See more keywords
A Cross Sectional Study of Respiratory and Allergy Status in Dairy Workers
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DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2023.2171522
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Workers on dairy farms face exposures to organic dusts and endotoxin. At the same time, a number of studies of farmers have reported a lower prevalence of asthma in farmworkers compared to persons… read more here.
Keywords: dairy workers; respiratory; allergy status; cross sectional ... See more keywords
Preliminary investigation of a hypertonic saline nasal rinse as a hygienic intervention in dairy workers
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2022.2137297
Abstract: Abstract Livestock workers experience an increased burden of bioaerosol-induced respiratory disease including a high prevalence of rhinosinusitis. Dairy operations generate bioaerosols spanning the inhalable size fraction (0–100 μm) containing bacterial constituents such as endotoxin. Particles with… read more here.
Keywords: saline; dairy workers; saline nasal; hypertonic saline ... See more keywords
Dairy workers' attitudes toward dairy cattle euthanasia.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23223
Abstract: Implementing timely and humane euthanasia in dairy farms remains a critical concern. One of the possible barriers for the implementation of timely euthanasia on-farm is dairy workers' attitudes toward the act. The objectives of this… read more here.
Keywords: attitudes toward; toward dairy; dairy workers; dairy ... See more keywords