COVID-19 and farm animals

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a wide range of impacts on farm animals, both positive and negative. The crisis may lead to decreased or increased meat consumption, depending on a variety of economic and logistical factors. Some countries, such as China, have begun to ban wildlife markets, which may benefit some animals, while others, such as the US, have increased subsidies for the meat and fishing industries. Overall, the pandemic is a complex and rapidly evolving situation, and it is difficult to predict its full impact on farm animals. – AI-generated abstract.