Emerging Zoonoses
- 26 May 1983
- journal article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 308 (21) , 1285-1286
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm198305263082109
Abstract
Our well-being depends on our association with animals that share our environment. From cereals, pastures, and crop residues that cannot be digested by human beings, cattle, sheep, and goats produce valuable proteins and fats. Cattle, buffalo, horses, camels, yaks, and llamas still provide most of the world's draft power.1 Fish and game animals supply a large amount of protein for people in developing countries. Nonfood animal products, such as wool, leather, and insulin, help to clothe and sustain us. And pet animals provide us with companionship and an outlet for the expression of kindness and love, without the risk of . . .Keywords
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