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A venting system for an animal stall comprises a ventilation layer and an animal bedding layer. Stall flooring configurations comprising an animal bedding layer having moisture dissipating properties and a ventilation layer which circulates air through the animal bedding layer are most efficient. Additionally, a separation layer and/or an airflow dissipation layer may be included. By providing airflow through the animal bedding layer, moisture from the bedding is transferred to the air and carried away. Moisture within animal bedding encourages growth of bacteria, virus and other coliform pathogens and encourages decomposition. Specific ventilation layer examples include pipes buried in the ground and covered with gravel, clay support tiles, urethane and gravel mixture mats and finished surfaces. Perforations or porosity through the ventilation layer surface to the air passageways therein provide paths for airflow into or out of the ventilation layer.
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