#Biosecurity is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 41 people shared 253 posts with it — around 8 a day. Activity is up 0% versus the previous week, peaking on Aug 6 with 22 posts.
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www.bbc.com
Methwold mega farm set to be refused on environment issues
Food company Cranswick wants to expand its farm and rear millions of chickens and tens of thousands of pigs.
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia
Classification: Academic Level ASalary package: $91,546 - $114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerm: Full-Time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) Note: This position will be primarily based at the N...
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How U.S. Taxpayers Bailed Out the Poultry Industry, and Helped Entrench Avian Flu
The U.S. has failed to contain bird flu. The $1.46 billion industry bailout is one reason why.
www.theguardian.com
Colombian tree frog found by Sheffield florist highlights invasive species threat
Scientists say frog’s journey shows difficulty of spotting insects or fungi spread by global plant trade
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social
East Suffolk Council made the right decision in refusing permission for the mega-chicken factory in Shadingfield. This decision protects animal welfare by stopping hundreds of thousands of birds from being crammed into cruel conditions & it safeguards the local environment.
www.becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk
www.scientificamerican.com
Bird Flu Has Spread Out of Control after Mistakes by U.S. Government and Industry
As the bird flu virus moved into cows and people, sluggish federal action, deference to industry and neglect for worker safety put the country at risk
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Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
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Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
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www.independent.co.uk
Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz risk creating global biosecurity 'super-spreader' event
The economic ramifications of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are much discussed. But so far, the risk of ecological damage following a long blockade of ships has been overlooked. Our recent research shows that the more than 1,500 commercial vessels that have been laid up in the Persian/Arabian Gulf since February pose a significant environmental threat because they have been accumulating marine biofouling species on their hulls. As the strait reopens, these ships may spread these organisms to ports they visit, potentially causing an international biosecurity “super-spreader” event. Such incursions of alien marine plants, animals, parasites and diseases affect native ecosystems and wild fisheries as well as aquaculture stocks and coastal industries. They can lead to significant environmental damage and economic losses. But the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not the first time shipping disruptions have resulted in significant biofouling on idle vessels. Shipping disruptions Global merchant vessel traffic is the main mode of transport for commodities, and researchers have identified 24 choke points in maritime trade. But 20 of these have alternative routes, meaning shipping can be managed by re-routing vessels. This can take longer and cost more but avoids mass layups. Only four choke...
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