We must better protect wildlife to prevent future pandemics
SciDev.net
; 2021.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1998817
ABSTRACT
Speed read Wuhan investigation points to wildlife as likely source of COVID-19 Climate change and illegal trade are increasing risk of zoonotic disease transmission Wildlife protection, surveillance of zoonosis are key to early detection of ‘spillover events’ Understanding animal disease is essential if we want to prevent future pandemics, writes Keith Hamilton. [...]deforestation and climate change result in natural habitat loss and push animals, in their search for food or a new home, into human settlements. The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the standard-setting organisation for animal health and welfare, champions this approach and is developing guidelines and standards for wildlife trade which support animal welfare and biodiversity conservation.
Medical Sciences; Pandemics; Climate change; Animal diseases; Habitat changes; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Animal health; Disease control; Biodiversity; Animal welfare; Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Zoonoses; Community; Deforestation; COVID-19; Disease transmission; Human settlements; Wildlife trade; Wildlife habitats; Coronaviruses; Health risks
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ProQuest Central
Language:
English
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SciDev.net
Year:
2021
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Article
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