Misinformation, disinformation are threats to animal health

It seems misinformation and disinformation are permanent fixtures of our society, and the spread of falsehoods also threatens the animal health sector.

Ann Reus
July 23, 2024
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It seems misinformation and disinformation are permanent fixtures of our society, and the spread of falsehoods also threatens the animal health sector.

That’s according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), which recently outlined what relevant stakeholders can do to tackle these challenges.

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