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Education ResourcesHarmful effects of ammonia inhalation include burning of the delicate tissues of the lungs and eyes, narrowing of the throat and bronchi, fluid in the lungs, airway hyperactivity and COPD. That pungent barn smell is a sign your horse is breathing a
hazardous chemical. As written by Frederick Harper for the University of Tennessee Animal Science department, 'Ammonia and Foals Don't Mix' A University of Kentucky study testing for ammonia levels in stalls found floor levels of 218 ppm. Pneumonia is an extremely serious problem for foals and is the main cause of death in foals under 6 months of age. The harmful effects of ammonia exposure for humans includes permanent damage to the lungs and eyes. Short-term exposure to ammonia will dull the sense of smell so that people may cease to notice the odor. Urea is excreted in the urine and breaks down to create ammonia. The hazards of urea exposure are similar to those of ammonia exposure. Proper management of horses with serious respiratory problems is extremely important. Heaves, also called recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) are conditions similar to asthma in humans. Horse owners who heat their barns to keep water from freezing and to protect horses from cold temperatures during late fall and winter should remember supplemental heat can cause problems if used incorrectly. U.S. EPA Issues California Toxic Release Data, Lead and Ammonia Among Most Common This Tox Town article covers what ammonia is, how it can adversely affect health, and just how dangerous ammonia can be to humans as well as the risks to horse health. Ammonia end Effects to Horse Health are drastic and have wide implications for not only the health of your horses, but all farm animals which are exposed to ammonia. Ammonia Health Risks VideoComparison Charts
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