Evaluation of Selected Physical and Microbiological Parameters of Air in a Box-Stall Stable

Budzińska, K.; Szejniuk, B.; Jurek, A.; Michalska, Magdalena; Traczykowski, A.; Berleć, K.

doi:10.21005/asp.2016.15.1.01

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“…High concentrations of airborne molds in the stables were also demonstrated by Nardoni et al ( 2005 ), who reported their values reaching from 1750 to 3000 CFU·m −3 . Actinomycetes were very abundant in the study by Budzińska et al ( 2016 ), from 3.52·10 3 CFU·m −3 in summer to even 9.03·10 3 CFU·m −3 in spring. Elfman et al ( 2009 ) reported that actinomycetes were very abundant in the air of stables, which was related to the high concentrations of organic dust suspended in the air, affecting their concentrations.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Due to the lack of applicable standards in Poland that would determine the limit concentrations of airborne microorganisms in livestock premises, the results obtained in this study were referred to the criteria proposed by the National Institute of Hygiene (PN-89/Z-04111/02 1989 ; PN-89/Z04111/03 1989 ) presented in Table 1 , and—in the case of Staphylococcus spp. and E. coli —to the papers by other authors (Dutkiewicz et al 1994 ; Zucker et al 2000 ; Korzekwa et al 2015 ; Budzińska et al 2016 ).…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Regarding the seasonal variation, Budzińska et al ( 2016 ) observed varying concentrations of airborne bacteria in stables—from 1.04·10 5 CFU·m −3 in autumn to 5.90·10 5 CFU·m −3 in summer. On the other hand, the smallest number of bacteria was reported in winter, i.e., 3.74·10 4 CFU·m −3 .…”

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“…The concentration of mold fungi in this study did not exceed the limit values included in the Polish Standards (PN-89/Z-04111/03). Budzińska et al ( 2016 ) reported that the concentration of fungi in stables ranged from 1.27·10 3 CFU·m −3 in winter to 4.78·10 4 CFU·m −3 in autumn. On the other hand, the range of concentrations of airborne fungi observed by Witkowska et al ( 2012 ) was 10 3− 10 4 CFU·m −3 and Dutkiewicz et al ( 1994 ) observed the concentrations within the values of 1.7·10 3 –2.8·10 4 CFU·m −3 .…”

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“…On the other hand, the range of concentrations of airborne fungi observed by Witkowska et al ( 2012 ) was 10 3− 10 4 CFU·m −3 and Dutkiewicz et al ( 1994 ) observed the concentrations within the values of 1.7·10 3 –2.8·10 4 CFU·m −3 . Prevalence of these microorganisms is strongly associated with the season of the year, air temperature, stocking density, ventilation system, and the hygiene in stables (Dutkiewicz et al 1994 ; Budzińska et al 2016 ). High concentrations of airborne molds in the stables were also demonstrated by Nardoni et al ( 2005 ), who reported their values reaching from 1750 to 3000 CFU·m −3 .…”

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Microbiological quality of air in free-range and box-stall stable horse keeping systems

Wolny-Koładka

2018

Environ Monit Assess

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The aim of this study was to assess the microbiological quality of air in three horse riding centers differing in the horse keeping systems. The air samples were collected in one facility with free-range horse keeping system and two with box stalls of different sizes. The samples were collected over a period of 3 years (2015–2017), four times per year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to assess the effect of seasonal changes. The prevalence of aerobic mesophilic bacteria, mold fungi, actinomycetes, Staphylococcus spp., and Escherichia coli was determined by the air collision method on Petri dishes with appropriate microbiological media. At the same time, air temperature, relative humidity, and particulate matter concentration (PM10, PM2.5) were measured. It was found that the horse keeping system affects the occurrence of the examined airborne microorganisms. Over the 3-year period of study, higher temperature and humidity, as well as particulate matter concentration—which notoriously exceeded limit values—were observed in the facilities with the box-stall system. The air sampled from the largest horse riding center, with the largest number of horses and the box-stall system of horse keeping, was also characterized by the heaviest microbiological contamination. Among others, bacteria from the following genera: Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Bacillus spp., and E. coli and fungi from the genera Aspergillus, Fusarium, Mucor, Rhizopus, Penicillium, Trichothecium, Cladosporium, and Alternaria were identified in the analyzed samples.

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confidence: 80%

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confidence: 93%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Microbiological quality of air in free-range and box-stall stable horse keeping systems

Wolny-Koładka

2018

Environ Monit Assess

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Fungal aerosol and particulate matter in horse stables in Poland

Grzyb,

Podstawski,

Bulski

2024

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

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Horses stay in different types of stables; especially during the cold season, they stay inside for most of the day. A stable is also a place where many people spend quite a lot of time either as employees who care for and train horses or as equine enthusiasts. Keeping horses in stables causes their constant exposure to high concentrations of particulate matter (PM) and molds in the air inside these facilities. The study was conducted in Udórz Stud Farm located in the southern region of Poland. It was carried out in two different types of stables: three runners and two box stables. The study continued for 2 years; samples were collected in each season of the year. The following devices were used: a six-stage Andersen-Graseby cascade impactor, the DustTrak™ II Aerosol Monitor 8530. The obtained results allowed for the conclusion that horses kept in box stables are exposed to lower concentrations of molds and yeasts than those kept in runners. Molds dominated in the stable air during humid periods—spring and autumn—while yeasts were more prominent during summer and winter. It was observed that cleaning stables reduces the morphotic elements of fungi in the air, even though it results in a higher level of particulate matter in the stable air. It should be noted that microclimate conditions were optimal for horses practically throughout the whole year. Key points • In stables, there is a high level of air intoxication, both by yeast and by mold fungi • The concentrations of fungi in the air depend on the season and the stable cleaning procedure • The PM concentrations depend on the type of stable

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Diurnal variation in rectal and cutaneous temperatures of horses housed under different management conditions

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Evaluation of Selected Physical and Microbiological Parameters of Air in a Box-Stall Stable

Cited by 8 publications

References 5 publications

Microbiological quality of air in free-range and box-stall stable horse keeping systems

Microbiological quality of air in free-range and box-stall stable horse keeping systems

Fungal aerosol and particulate matter in horse stables in Poland

Diurnal variation in rectal and cutaneous temperatures of horses housed under different management conditions

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