Publications by authors named "Regina Warne"
Animals (Basel)
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Translocation projects can help restore wildlife populations but also risk spreading diseases to both native and introduced species.
- A study reviewed cases of translocation leading to significant disease issues, showing equal instances for both wild-caught and captive-bred animals.
- Pathogen types were often linked to the species being translocated, highlighting the need for careful disease risk assessments in future projects to avoid negative outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- Animal models, especially macaques, are crucial for human medicine but have led to concerns about the international trade and regulations affecting their welfare and public health.
- A study analyzed CITES data from 2000 to 2020, revealing significant discrepancies in reported macaque trade quantities between exporting and importing nations, particularly in 2019 and 2020.
- The findings highlight the need for stricter global regulations to ensure the legal trade of macaques, support ethical research practices, and minimize risks of disease transmission.
