Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Veterinary public health risks from large-scale animal production
By Cohen, D·Published in Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita·1978·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Identification of the problems: proceedings of the WHO Expert Consultation on Some Veterinary Public Health Problems.
Plain-English summary
This research discusses the challenges posed by large-scale animal farming, which is becoming more common in many industries. These farming practices can increase health risks for both people and animals due to their specific features. The study highlights four main areas that need attention: diseases that can spread from animals to humans (zoonoses), harmful chemicals left in food, pollution from farming activities, and health issues faced by workers in these environments. The authors suggest that careful planning and monitoring can help reduce these health risks.
Abstract
The growing development of intensive large-scale animal production units has become an essential and unavoidable trend in both the socialist and non-socialist agro-industries. This in turn has led to an increase in the risks to human and animal health because of the unique characteristics of these units. From the public health point of view surveillance should focus on four major areas: 1) the zoonoses; 2) chemical residues; 3) environmental pollution; 4) occupational diseases. The paper elaborates on these points and discusses practical action to be taken at the planning level to minimize the health risks.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/756150/