Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
Mathematics and Statistics Department
Faculty Mentor
Jeannie Johnson
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Illegal wildlife trade is a major contributor to the spread of zoonotic disease in the United States and may potentially lead to further public health emergencies, a significant loss of life, and can cost billions of dollars. The trade of bushmeat and exotic pets are examples of illegal wildlife trade that can result in the spread of zoonotic diseases. These illegal activities are driven by deep-rooted cultural beliefs, financial necessity, and luxurious lifestyles. An analysis of the existing literature on these subjects through the lens of anticipatory intelligence reveals certain areas of the current systems that combat illegal wildlife trade that have the opportunity to improve. In addition to an analysis of the existing literature, this research project included speaking with a variety of experts in relevant fields that provided useful insight on what blind spots exist in the United States' response to combatting illegal wildlife trade. Agencies such as the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Department of Agriculture, and United States Customs and Border Protection all have some jurisdiction over combatting illegal wildlife trade. Moving forward from this project, the agencies that share jurisdiction over combatting illegal wildlife trade have the opportunity to reevaluate how foreign aid in the field of conservation can effectively reduce the driving factors of illegal wildlife trade as well as areas in which increased data sharing and collaboration can take place between these agencies. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 3-4 p.m. Zoom link: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/83778903036?pwd=eWNDTGJNOVkyUFREbzJIUjAvN1pRZz09
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-11-2021 12:00 AM
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Illegal Wildlife Trade Increases Probability of Zoonotic Disease Spread in the United States
Logan, UT
Illegal wildlife trade is a major contributor to the spread of zoonotic disease in the United States and may potentially lead to further public health emergencies, a significant loss of life, and can cost billions of dollars. The trade of bushmeat and exotic pets are examples of illegal wildlife trade that can result in the spread of zoonotic diseases. These illegal activities are driven by deep-rooted cultural beliefs, financial necessity, and luxurious lifestyles. An analysis of the existing literature on these subjects through the lens of anticipatory intelligence reveals certain areas of the current systems that combat illegal wildlife trade that have the opportunity to improve. In addition to an analysis of the existing literature, this research project included speaking with a variety of experts in relevant fields that provided useful insight on what blind spots exist in the United States' response to combatting illegal wildlife trade. Agencies such as the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Department of Agriculture, and United States Customs and Border Protection all have some jurisdiction over combatting illegal wildlife trade. Moving forward from this project, the agencies that share jurisdiction over combatting illegal wildlife trade have the opportunity to reevaluate how foreign aid in the field of conservation can effectively reduce the driving factors of illegal wildlife trade as well as areas in which increased data sharing and collaboration can take place between these agencies. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 3-4 p.m. Zoom link: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/83778903036?pwd=eWNDTGJNOVkyUFREbzJIUjAvN1pRZz09