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Animal handling
Animals are unpredictable. Cattle, pigs, horses and sheep should be treated with caution at all times. Keep a fence or barrier between you and the animals;...
March 21, 2014
Anger
Anger is an emotion that we all experience. However, this powerful emotion can be destructive and lead to violence if it isn’t controlled. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Wood fires and breathing problems
Wood fire smoke can pollute the air with carbon monoxide – an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that, once ingested, can cause confusion, headaches,...
March 20, 2014
Farmer’s lung or Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Farmer’s lung is a serious respiratory condition also known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It affects people whose immune system is sensitive to fungal...
March 20, 2014
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory illness is a major cause of death in Australia and is more common in farming communities. Read...
March 20, 2014
Asthma
Asthma is a lung condition which causes the air passages (bronchi) of the lungs to become inflamed and narrow, making it hard to breathe. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Aspergillosis
Asperigillosis is an infection or allergic reaction caused by the Aspergillus fungus which commonly grows on rotting vegetation. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Farmer's fever - Organic Toxic Dust Syndrome (ODTS)
Farmer's fever, also called organic dust toxic syndrome (ODTS), is caused by breathing in dust which contains moulds from spoiled plant materials. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic (ongoing) conditions in Australia. Farming men, women and agricultural workers who live rural are at...
March 20, 2014
Wound care
Skin wounds need to be cleaned and dressed. Contrary to many myths, wounds that are kept moist heal better than those exposed to the air. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Snake bite
Snake bites can occur on Australian farms. Australia has some of the world’s deadliest snakes and they mainly live in rural and remote areas. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Shock - physical
Medical shock is caused by not having enough blood circulating around your body. Reduced blood pressure decreases the flow of oxygen to vital organs and,...
March 20, 2014