Vietnam farmers' poultry sales during outbreaks may increase virus transmission
Monday, August 31, 2020 - 12:00
in Health & Medicine
Small-scale poultry farmers in Vietnam tend to respond to viral outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) by rapidly selling their birds as a way to avoid financial loss, according to a new study. As these birds are commingled with other birds in markets and trading networks, this practice may increase the likelihood of widespread disease transmission.