The vast majority of studies investigating the relationship between dairy working and
respiratory impairments are cross-sectional and longitudinal studies are scarce. The present …

Occupational and individual factors influencing respiratory function were analysed in a
sample of dairy farmers. The study protocol included a medical questionnaire, an …

To evaluate respiratory risk in dairy farmers, the present authors conducted a longitudinal
study in the Doubs region of France. From a cohort constituted in 1986 (T1), 157 (62.8%) …

Background: Dairy farmworkers are exposed to a variety of respiratory hazards, including
organic and inorganic dust, allergens, disinfectants, and gases emitted by cows and their …

Background Dairy farming is associated with a high prevalence of respiratory disorders but
the respective influence of occupational exposures, environmental, and individual factors on …

A previous study, carried out in 1986 in France, showed the prevalence of respiratory
symptoms and of respiratory function impairment to be higher in dairy farmers than in a …

The dairy industry is changing on a global scale with larger, more efficient operations. The
impact of this change on worker health and safety, specifically, associations between …

OBJECTIVES To describe the relation between spirometric findings and farming
characteristics and variables of exposure to organic dust measured during work in animal …

Work-related respiratory disease is a significant risk in the farming community. We assessed
respiratory symptoms using a validated work-related respiratory questionnaire in 126 dairy …

Objectives—This study assessed the prevalence of respiratory manifestations among
French pig and dairy farmers and determined the relationship between bronchial reactivity …