Livestock farmers warned over deadly slurry gas risk

Hydrogen sulphide, a deadly gas emitted by slurry, is responsible for farming fatalities every year

Alex Black
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Hydrogen sulphide can be just as deadly outside as it is in confined spaces.
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Hydrogen sulphide can be just as deadly outside as it is in confined spaces.

Livestock farmers have been warned of the risks of hydrogen sulphide, a deadly gas emitted by slurry which is responsible for farming fatalities every year. The Wales Farmer Safety Partnership (WFSP)...

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