Question

Why are animals in agriculture more vulnerable to outbreaks of disease than

animals in the wild?
A
Animals in captivity are generally not as healthy.
B
Farmers often do not take proper precautions to keep livestock safe.
Animals in agriculture are concentrated in a small space.
D
Animals in agriculture are deliberately bred.

B

Answer 1

Traditional food systems such as bushmeat and backyard farming increase the risks of disease transmission from wild animals, while intensive farming amplifies the impact of the disease due to the high density, genetic proximity, increased immunodeficiency, and live transport of farmed animals.