Animal protection group Humane Society International identifies high risks of zoonotic diseases in five China fur farms.

Animal protection group Humane Society International found high risks of animal-to-human diseases in five China fur farms. The farms, located in Hebei and Liaoning provinces, housed foxes, raccoon dogs, and mink in intensive conditions, potentially increasing virus transmission. The high stocking density of animals may facilitate rapid virus spread and development of mutant strains, posing a threat to human health.

April 15, 2024
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