21st century Quote by Christopher Lascelles
““The 21st century is no exception, with Swine Flu and Bird Flu acting as nasty reminders that rearing animals in close quarters – and inhumanely – might still come back to bite us (no pun intended).””
About This Quote
Close‑quarters animal farming can lead to zoonotic disease outbreaks, serving as a warning that mistreatment of animals may harm humans.
In simple terms: Animal farming can cause human disease.
Key Takeaway
Adopt humane, safe animal practices.
Themes
health
ethics
environment
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
warning
policy
When to use this quote
- farm management
- policy making
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
zoonoses
animal welfare
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can farming be made safer?
- What policies reduce zoonotic risk?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other disease sources.
