19 reactions · 13 shares | With the growing human population, encroachment on wildlife habitats, and rapid climate change, opportunities for animal-to-human transmission of diseases abound. What do Emory researchers know about these diseases? And what are they doing to keep us all safe? Story --> https://links.emory.edu/zoonotic | Emory University School of Medicine | Facebook

8.8K views · 179 reactions | Today is World Zoonoses Day. Zoonoses, or zoonotic diseases, are caused by germs that spread between animals and people. More than 6 out of every 10 known infectious diseases in people can be spread from animals. A One Health approach works to protect the health of people and animals. Learn how to protect yourself: https://bit.ly/zoonoses-cdc. | CDC | Facebook

Why is disease surveillance across borders essential to safeguard animal health? Epidemiologist Nicholas Thomson discusses the threats posed by informal movement of livestock across borders. | World Organisation for Animal Health