The interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health
The COVID-19 pandemic probably began with a single transmission of virus from an animal to a human.
Ecology
Jun 2, 2020
0
8
News tagged with farm animals
Related topics:
antibiotics
ยท animals
Scientists report on animal welfare in aquaculture
Scientists at the University of Stirling have authored a new report providing guidance on identifying and strengthening best practices for animal welfare in aquaculture.
Ecology
May 29, 2020
0
6
Why it's wrong to blame livestock farms for coronavirus
As part of the global response to the current pandemic, scientists are trying to identify the source of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Some commentators have promoted unsubstantiated theories suggesting that "factory farming," or ...
Ecology
May 13, 2020
0
3
Intensive farming increases risk of epidemics, warn scientists
Overuse of antibiotics, high animal numbers and low genetic diversity caused by intensive farming techniques increase the likelihood of pathogens becoming a major public health risk, according to new research led by UK scientists.
Ecology
May 4, 2020
0
1168
Live animals are stressed in wet markets, and stressed animals are more likely to carry diseases
In a controversial move, China recently reopened its wet markets, which sell fresh meat, produce and live animals. A wet market in Wuhan may have been the source of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Veterinary medicine
Apr 16, 2020
0
10
Are animals vulnerable to COVID-19?
While there's no evidence so far that pets, livestock, or their owners can infect each other with COVID-19, there is also very little research about a potential crossover.
Veterinary medicine
Mar 30, 2020
2
18
Consider marine life when implementing offshore renewable power
With countries such as Iceland, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Norway adopting green energy practices, renewable energy now accounts for a third of the world's power. As this trend continues, more and more countries are looking ...
Environment
Dec 17, 2019
0
20
'Organic' label doesn't guarantee that holiday ham was a happy pig
This holiday season, Americans will buy some 20 million turkeys and 300 million pounds of ham.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 13, 2019
0
182
Israeli fish farmers give peckish pelicans free lunch
Migratory pelicans have long raided Israeli fish farms, which try to deter them with loudspeakers, laser beams and by firing blank rounds from rifles.
Ecology
Dec 8, 2019
2
81
Body language key to zoo animal welfare
Watching the behaviour and body language of zoo animals could be the key to understanding and improving their welfare, new research suggests. Traditionally, zoos have focused on more straightforward measures such as whether ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 13, 2019
0
323
