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July 21, 2024 , Zoonotic Disease Threats Posed By Animal Industries Uncovered in Comprehensive New Report

Animal markets and other forms of animal industries pose serious risk of future pandemics and current regulation does not sufficiently protect public health against these threats, concludes a new 15 country study by Harvard Law School and New York University. The report documents the scope of these risks and calls for better regulation of animal industries to prevent disease outbreaks.

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June 05, 2024 , Animal Law & Policy Clinic Submits Public Comments Supporting Park Service’s Plan to Take Down Tule Elk Fence

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