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Originally Posted by Cotham Marble  Something you should take some care about is that while peat is almost completely biologically innert, animal dung, unless thoroughly dessicated is very biologically active. There probably are no major health implications for your horse dung burning, so long as your burner is efficiently flued. Otherwise I would suggest there maybe cause for concern regarding the activation of mold and bacterial spores in the 'cool' smoke' from the periphery of the burn which could be a source of illnesses comparable to 'farmers lung'.
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Hmmm. Thanks for the info, that's something to think about. Looking on the web "indoor pollution" seems to be the cause for concern, so as long as my stove isn't leaking smoke inside it should be OK? My briquettes are very dry and although there is some mould I wouldn't say there is much more than the average piece of wood I end up burning.
I am quite interested in powered briquette makers but have yet to find a moderate output domestic one. Something to run off the tractor pto would be good. I have plenty of wood from my hedgelaying at the moment but it won't last forever.
Seems I won't be making my fortune in horse poo briquettes after all.
