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An investigation of the total and airborne dust dynamics on two equine arena surfaces

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2017

A. Bell ,
C.V. Brigden ,
A.J. Northrop  and
J.H. Martin
A. Bell
Affiliation:
Myerscough College, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
C.V. Brigden
Affiliation:
Myerscough College, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
A.J. Northrop
Affiliation:
Myerscough College, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
J.H. Martin*
Affiliation:
Myerscough College, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
*
Email:jmartin@myerscough.ac.uk
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Extract

Respiratory disease poses a significant threat to the health and athletic performance of both horses and riders, necessitating the reduction of potential pollutants within equine environments (Deaton and Marlin, 2004). Enhanced management protocols for minimising respiratory irritants within equine housing have been developed, however knowledge of such pollutants in exercise areas remains ambiguous. The aim of this project was to investigate total dust levels and airborne surface dust dynamics during riding sessions on two different widely used arena surfaces.

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Poster Presentations
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2007 , April 2007 , pp. 174
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2007

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References

Deaton, C.M. and Marlin, D.J. (2004) A review of the environmental pollution on the equine respiratory tract: considerations for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology, 2007 (3): 171–176.Google Scholar