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Wildlife Wars: An Examination of the Role of Federal Agricultural Policy on Predator Persecution and Ecosystem Functioning in the United States

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This paper explores how the United States federal government has historically supported animal agribusiness to the detriment of native ecosystems and wildlife. It focuses on agricultural subsidies and state-funded predator persecution, with an emphasis on the historical conflict between gray wolves and ranchers in America. This paper examines the ecological…

This paper explores how the United States federal government has historically supported animal agribusiness to the detriment of native ecosystems and wildlife. It focuses on agricultural subsidies and state-funded predator persecution, with an emphasis on the historical conflict between gray wolves and ranchers in America. This paper examines the ecological consequences of agricultural policy in the U.S. and potential solutions to these issues that account for the needs of humans, wildlife, and the environment.
ContributorsPoe, Katherine (Author) / Barca, Lisa (Thesis director) / Schultz, Judith (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2022-05
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The Role of Animal Exploitation in Causing Pandemics: Exploring the Relationship Between Animal Agriculture and COVID-19 and Other Diseases

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A common pattern between COVID-19 and many notable outbreaks is the origin having been a zoonotic infection. To prevent future pandemics and mitigate the spread of diseases, it is important to recognize the source of many infectious outbreaks: animal use and exploitation. Many individuals do not believe the exploitation of…

A common pattern between COVID-19 and many notable outbreaks is the origin having been a zoonotic infection. To prevent future pandemics and mitigate the spread of diseases, it is important to recognize the source of many infectious outbreaks: animal use and exploitation. Many individuals do not believe the exploitation of animals has any effect on human life, yet the global death toll from COVID-19, having now surpassed six million individuals, and the mortalities from past zoonotic outbreaks indicates otherwise. The increasing demand for animal protein continues to drive the emergence of zoonoses as animal agriculture systems have intensified their production and caused severe damages to global ecosystems. Animal products being widely viewed as a "necessity" has threatened the safety and health of agricultural workers. In addition to the zoonotic threats posed by animal consumption, it also increases the risk for developing chronic illnesses, which in turn makes an individual more susceptible to infections. Implementation of a plant-based diet would mitigate the spread of zoonoses, reverse the damages on global ecosystems, and overall improve global health.
ContributorsPalo, Elsa Elizabeth (Author) / Barca, Lisa (Thesis director) / Drost, Jennifer (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2022-05