Fur farming a 'viral highway' that could spark next pandemic, say scientists
Briefly

This is how pandemics happen. Researchers warn fur farms can serve as a bridge for viruses from wildlife to humans, calling for stricter biosafety measures.
Alice Hughes highlights that the diversity of viruses with known risks to humans is greater than realized, urging the industry to mandate a shift to artificial fur.
Linfa Wang emphasizes the need for close monitoring of the animal-farming and trading industries to prevent emerging diseases from spreading to humans.
Mark Oaten states that fur farms should adhere to the highest biosecurity standards, suggesting current measures help mitigate risks to public health.
Read at Nature
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