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One Health Series featuring Evan Griffith In this session, we delved into the Topic: Personal Insights and Research at the Intersection of Human, Livestock, and Environmental Health in the Era of Climate Change. I tried to infuse the One Health approach into the Human, Livestock, and Environmental Health in the Era of Climate Change 😀. Here is one of the questions: How are the changing climate patterns affecting the health and resilience of both livestock and the communities that depend on them? Kindly watch this video below to gain more insights This is part 1 of part 3 Don't forget to like, comment and repost #onehealthseries

Yes! it is time to widen the debate around water and WASH. Considering animals in the discussion has proven to be key for a more effective and comprehensive understanding of the issues that affect us. From understanding their key role as "supporters" of family / women burden on domestic chores - including transporting fresh water - to the health issues that we have in common with them, passing through their contribution to climate change and antibiotic resistance... not to mention the ethical issues around considering them included. If you want to learn more about why it is important to include the discussion, do not miss this webinar:

Did you know? Paterson’s curse (Echium plantagineum), with its striking purple flowers, may look beautiful but is a serious threat to Australian pastures. This highly invasive weed can choke out desirable plants, costing farmers millions in lost productivity and harming livestock with its toxic alkaloids. 🚜 Take control of noxious weeds like Paterson’s curse with #SummitBiosecurity! Our advanced software empowers field teams to map, monitor, and manage weeds efficiently, ensuring your land remains healthy and productive. 🌱 Protect your land today—Discover how Summit Biosecurity can help! 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZJA0Lu #WeedManagement #SustainableFarming #RapidMap

Climate-Smart Agriculture is an integrated approach to managing landscapes cropland, livestock, forests and fisheries, that address the interlinked challenges of food security and climate change. Overview of Climate change, food and nutrition insecurity pose two of the greatest development challenges in our time.

PROTECTING SMOLT HEALTH The critical role of gill monitoring in fish farming! Gill health is one of the most critical indicators of overall fish welfare, and we know it’s heavily impacted by the farming environment. A recent study comparing wild Atlantic smolt to farmed smolt reveals some striking differences in gill defence activity. 🐟 In the graphic, we can see that wild smolt (blue dots) in a healthy, natural environment shows minimal defensive activity. On the other hand, farmed fish exhibit higher defence activity—sometimes to the point of classic disease symptoms with many large mucus cells. This increased activity is a clear response to environmental stressors such as water chemistry, H₂S, density, and pathogens. Key Takeaway: Gill health isn’t just a minor concern—it’s a major indicator of how your smolts are coping with their environment. Regular monitoring with VeriBarr™ gives you the data you need to understand and manage these crucial health markers. How are your smolts' gills? If you’re unsure, let’s talk about how continuous monitoring with VeriBarr™ can help keep your fish healthy and resilient. 👉 Get in touch with us to learn more! Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/dYWE_zng www,quantidoc.no #FishFarming #GillHealth #VeriBarr #AquacultureInnovation #QuantiDoc #SmoltHealth

When not monitored or controlled, invasive species can harm our economy, environment, and health. See how collaborative research and Extension projects help control invasive weeds, insects, and other pests: https://buff.ly/3XTcACe These projects are supported in part by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture #NISAW #InvasiveSpecies

Pathogenic threats to agriculture, such as H5N1, create a risk to food security that drives the need for expanded diagnostic tools to protect our farms: https://wapo.st/49LSKic

Experts at a high-level meeting on avian flu have emphasized the need for enhanced surveillance and better coordination to tackle outbreaks. These measures are essential for immediate action, but we must also address the deeper, systemic flaws in our food production and consumption systems. Overreliance on antibiotics, cramped farming conditions, and inadequate biosecurity measures highlight the need for comprehensive reform. While surveillance is a vital part of the solution, we must also focus on long-term changes to create a sustainable and fair food system. Let’s advocate for both immediate and long-term solutions. Together, we can build a food system that benefits farmers, animals, and the environment. #foodsystemreform #sustainableagriculture #thinkbeyondsurveillance #samayu #ajustworld

Read how Iowans' health and environment is being harmed by giant hog confinements and more, under the unsustainable system of agriculture practiced by out-of-state multinational corporations.

PUBLICATION ⎮ Animal species play a crucial role in the systems that provide our drinking #water and support our health. However, interventions to promote water, sanitation, and hygiene #WASH often overlook the needs and impacts of #animals on these systems. Hence, this policy brief proposes pathways to help WASH policymakers, practitioners, and researchers address risks and opportunities at the animal-human-water interface. Read the policy brief here: https://buff.ly/3RnMoiq cc FAO, SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute, Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA), The Donkey Sanctuary, World Horse Welfare, SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute, Working Animal Alliance, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)