The Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan Schowe

Defender Radio: The Podcast for Wildlife Advocates and Animal Lovers by The Fur-Bearers

Apr 14, 202521:40Government & Organizations

Mink fur farms are a virus's favourite place. There's lots of opportunity to transmit, mutate, and lead to more virulent strains that threaten public health. With the devastating economic impact of H5N1 or avian flu in t...

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