The Link Between Animal Manure and Zoonotic Disease

Polley, Shamik; Biswas, Swaraj; Kesh, Shyam Sundar; Maity, Apratim; Batabyal, Subhasis

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-97291-2_18

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“…Animal health professionals (veterinarians) and farmers are more likely to come into contact with some zoonotic infections, contract them, and perhaps spread them to others. In soil and water contaminated with manure, there is a wide variety of zoonotic bacteria, which raises the risk of zoonotic infections and expands the pool of resistance genes available for the transmission of bacteria responsible for human diseases (Polley et al 2022;Schauss et al 2009). Bacterial infections are zoonotic diseases that can resurface even after being considered eliminated or controlled.…”

Section: Bacterial Zoonosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Zoonotic Diseases: Emerging Threats to Public Health and Livestock Production

2023

IJAB

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Zoonoses are diseases that transmit between humans and animals. The three types include endemic, epidemic, and emerging/re-emerging. Endemic diseases are common and affect many people and animals. Epidemic diseases occur sporadically. Emerging/re-emerging diseases are new or expanding rapidly in incidence or geographic range. This study investigates the intricate relationships between people, animals, and the environment, and the ongoing threat to human health posed by zoonotic illnesses. The research examines the factors leading to the emergence, spread, and global impact of these diseases. These include globalization, habitat degradation, climate change, increased human-animal contact, and antibiotic resistance. Early detection and treatment of infections are hindered by the fast development and adaptability of pathogens. Effective response plans require international collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches. To prevent future outbreaks, it is crucial to understand the ecological, socioeconomic, and environmental factors that contribute to zoonotic diseases. This chapter discusses various zoonotic diseases, their causes, transmission mechanisms, and prevention practices. It emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and multidisciplinary methods in reducing the risks of emerging zoonotic illnesses and safeguarding global public health.

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Section: Bacterial Zoonosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Zoonotic Diseases: Emerging Threats to Public Health and Livestock Production

2023

IJAB

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“…For example, bacteria and their endotoxins can be co-transported with pollen or fungi in air currents and exacerbate the immune response ( Oteros et al, 2019 ), suggesting co-dispersal is an important ecological phenomenon in the aerobiome ( Morris et al, 2007 ). When used as untreated fertilizer, livestock manure can be a source of infection and zoonosis, containing bacteria, protozoa, and viruses responsible for human or animal disease outbreaks ( Polley et al, 2022 ). Bioaerosol emissions from wastewater treatment plants ( Pascual et al, 2003 ) and within hospitals ( Pertegal et al, 2023 ) can contain airborne pathogens.…”

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Aircraft surveys for air eDNA: probing biodiversity in the sky

Métris

Métris²

2023

PeerJ

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Air is a medium for dispersal of environmental DNA (eDNA) carried in bioaerosols, yet the atmosphere is mostly unexplored as a source of genetic material encompassing all domains of life. In this study, we designed and deployed a robust, sterilizable hardware system for airborne nucleic acid capture featuring active filtration of a quantifiable, controllable volume of air and a high-integrity chamber to protect the sample from loss or contamination. We used our hardware system on an aircraft across multiple height transects over major aerosolization sources to collect air eDNA, coupled with high-throughput amplicon sequencing using multiple DNA metabarcoding markers targeting bacteria, plants, and vertebrates to test the hypothesis of large-scale genetic presence of these bioaerosols throughout the planetary boundary layer in the lower troposphere. Here, we demonstrate that the multi-taxa DNA assemblages inventoried up to 2,500 m using our airplane-mounted hardware system are reflective of major aerosolization sources in the survey area and show previously unreported airborne species detections (i.e., Allium sativum L). We also pioneer an aerial survey flight grid standardized for atmospheric sampling of genetic material and aeroallergens using a light aircraft and limited resources. Our results show that air eDNA from terrestrial bacteria, plants, and vertebrates is detectable up to high altitude using our airborne air sampler and demonstrate the usefulness of light aircraft in monitoring campaigns. However, our work also underscores the need for improved marker choices and reference databases for species in the air column, particularly eukaryotes. Taken together, our findings reveal strong connectivity or mixing of terrestrial-associated eDNA from ground level aerosolization sources and the atmosphere, and we recommend that parameters and indices considering lifting action, atmospheric instability, and potential for convection be incorporated in future surveys for air eDNA. Overall, this work establishes a foundation for light aircraft campaigns to comprehensively and economically inventory bioaerosol emissions and impacts at scale, enabling transformative future opportunities in airborne DNA technology.

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“…Pig manure contains urine, food waste, cleaning water and other farm waste; it is a good source of plant nutrients and can be used to improve soil fertility; however, when used fresh or untreated on crops, it can be a source of zoonotic pathogens that contaminate surface water and the general environment [ 9 ]. Improper waste management (collection, storage and disposal) can pose a health risk as manure may contain zoonotic pathogens capable of being transmitted through food and water intended for human consumption [ 10 , 11 ], among other transmission routes [ 6 , 8 ].…”

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Trends in the management of organic swine farm waste by composting: A systematic review

Matiz-Villamil,

Méndez-Carranza,

Pascagaza-Pulido

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Heliyon

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The Link Between Animal Manure and Zoonotic Disease

Cited by 4 publications

References 182 publications

Zoonotic Diseases: Emerging Threats to Public Health and Livestock Production

Zoonotic Diseases: Emerging Threats to Public Health and Livestock Production

Aircraft surveys for air eDNA: probing biodiversity in the sky

Trends in the management of organic swine farm waste by composting: A systematic review

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