Zoonotic Diseases, Human Health And Farm Animal Welfare
This report explores the risk of exposure to zoonotic diseases—those passed from animals to humans—that stems from animal agriculture. The paper looks at foodborne pathogens as well as influenza viruses, and examines the impact on both farmed animals and humans. It concludes by offering recommendations for tackling this global threat.
[Abstract excerpted from original source.]
“This briefing by Compassion in World Farming and the World Society for the Protection of Animals is based on longer reports written by experts. It examines some of the most common food poisoning bacteria, as well as the viruses avian and swine influenza; assessing the causes and risks to us and farm animals.”
Citations:
Compassion in World Farming, and the World Society for the Protection of Animals, The Tubney Charitable Trust, the World Society for the Protection of Animals, & Others, 2013 International
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