Document Type

Article

Peer Reviewed

1

Publication Date

10-1-2004

Volume

94

Journal, Book or Conference Title

American Journal of Public Health

Abstract

Animal agriculture in the United States for the most part has industrialized, with negative consequences for air and water quality and antibiotic use. We consider health and environmental impacts of current US swine production and give an overview of current federal, state, and local strategies being used to address them.

Keywords

Air Pollutants, Animals, Drug Resistance, Microbial, Environmental Pollution, Health Policy, Manure, Public Health, Risk Factors, Swine, United States, Water Pollutants

Published Article/Book Citation

Osterberg D, Wallinga, D. Addressing externalities from swine production to reduce public health and environmental impacts. Am J Pub Health (2004), 94:10, pp.1703-1708

 

URL

http://ir.uiowa.edu/oeh_pubs/30