Open letter animal farming

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a set of guidelines outlining rules for keeping animals healthy and safe. These regulations, known as the “Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines,” are designed to ensure that all animals, whether wild or domesticated, are protected from cruel and inhumane treatment. Together with numerous […]

Everyone wants to know who is looking at animal husbandry these days. Animal husbandry refers to the practice of raising livestock for the production of milk, meat and other products. This important industry is becoming increasingly globalized, with more countries participating in international markets for food production, including animal-derived products. […]

Animal husbandry is practiced around the world, and it is essential for the production of food. Unfortunately, animal husbandry can put human health at risk as well. In recent years, there have been numerous cases of zoonotic diseases, or diseases that spread from animals to humans, resulting in significant morbidity […]

The World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations that works towards a healthier world, is about to elect its next Director General. In May 2017, WHO’s annual World Health Assembly will convene in Geneva to select the agency’s ninth leader. The chosen successor to the incumbent Director […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a major role in shaping the world’s health agenda. However, its influence does not only extend to infectious diseases and epidemics, but to other important issues as well. Animal welfare and the environment should not be overlooked when discussing global health. Thus, the WHO […]