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Tufts University says, Don't breathe barn air Posted: 19 Dec 2009 01:31 PM PST I can't believe anyone would be surprised by this, but a Tufts University study shows that barn workers are more prone to respiratory infections. From stone dust to sand to shavings to dusty hay and straw, the exposure is pretty much constant for barn workers. Imagine what it's like for the horses! What can you do? Water down rings, aisles, and even stalls Wear a mask Use dust-free materials Even writing this, it seems like these measures are like putting a firefly in a lighthouse--it's just not enough. clipped from www.sciencedaily.com Barn Personnel Experience Higher-Than-Average Rates of Respiratory Symptoms ScienceDaily (Nov. 21, 2009) — The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry may be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire study undertaken earlier this year by investigators at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

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