A: Levaquin is an antibiotic that is used to treat all kinds of bacterial infections. Doctors usually prescribe this drug for treating infections of kidneys, bladder, skin, and sinuses. However, in recent years, levaquin has been linked to a number of severe side effects and birth defects.
Air. 1  The massive amounts of excrement produced by livestock farms emit toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia into the air. Roughly 80% of ammonia emissions in the U.S. come from animal waste (The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
Solid waste includes any type of garbage produced by an agricultural establishment. This category also includes sludge from water treatment plants and any waste materials created during agricultural work. Many states allow land owners to dispose of solid wastes on their own property, as long as it isn't hazardous.