African Lions and Zoonotic Diseases: Implications for Commercial Lion Farms in South Africa

African Lions and Zoonotic Diseases: Implications for Commercial Lion Farms in South Africa

African lions (<i>Panthera </i><i>leo</i>) are bred in captivity on commercial farms across South Africa and often have close contact with farm staff, tourists, and other industry workers. As transmission of zoonotic diseases occurs through close proximity between wildlife an...

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Main Authors: Jennah Green, Catherine Jakins, Eyob Asfaw, Nicholas Bruschi, Abbie Parker, Louise de Waal, Neil D’Cruze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
zoonotic disease
<i>Panthera leo</i>
human health
biosecurity
wildlife farming
wildlife trade
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/9/1692

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