Document Type

Other

Publication Date

4-2-2002

Extension Number

ExEx 1002

Department

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Description

A danger associated with newly filled silos is due to accumulation of nitrogen dioxide. An individual may experience an immediate detrimental reaction to the presence of silo gas. Additionally, an individual may experience reactionary symptoms, sometimes called "Silo filler's disease", due to extended exposure to silage dust or gas.

Comments

Updated April 2002

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