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A bolting bovine and broken bones. Susan Littlefield tells her story about her son's advice and an injury that was more serious than she realized, yet could have been much, much worse. Read more...
Hydrogen sulfide can cause nearly-instant death at high concentrations.
At lower levels, it can result in swift loss of consciousness, pulmonary edema, and decreased oxygen supply to the brain.
Hydrogen Sulfide Safety - Iowa Manure Management Action Group
The Manure Scoop - Iowa State University Extension
Reoccurring Themes of Manure Gas Deaths - PennState Extension
Manure Gases - Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
Fact Sheet: Safe Manure Removal Policies - National Pork Board
ATV Safety Institute
ATVCourse.com Educating Riders Online
New Engineering Safety Devices for All-Terrain Vehicles - Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Extension
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