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New research claims intensive farming could raise the risk of a new pandemic

The University of Exeter said intensive agriculture could contribute to emerging infectious disease risks in the future

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"Once social, economic and political factors are taken into account, the pandemic risk posed by intensive farming is concerning."
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"Once social, economic and political factors are taken into account, the pandemic risk posed by intensive farming is concerning."

A new study has revealed intensifying livestock farming could raise the risk of new pandemics in the future. The research, entitled 'Understanding the roles of economy and society in the relative risks...

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