Preventing Zoonotic Spillover Through Wildlife Trade Regulations
Author Information
Author(s): Aguiar Raphael, Gray Ryan, Gallo-Cajiao Eduardo, Ruckert Arne, Clifford Astbury Chloe, Labonté Ronald, Tsasis Peter, Viens A. M., Wiktorowicz Mary
Primary Institution: York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hypothesis
What are the different regulatory approaches governing wildlife trade and their effectiveness in preventing zoonotic spillover?
Conclusion
The study highlights the need for enhanced regulatory harmonization and coordination to effectively prevent zoonotic spillover from wildlife trade.
Supporting Evidence
- 1598 sources were retrieved, with 32 included in the final review.
- Regulations governing wildlife trade are inconsistent within and between countries.
- National compliance with international regulations can be problematic.
- Coordination and collaboration for prevention of zoonotic infection may be enhanced through future research.
Takeaway
This study looks at how rules about trading wild animals can help stop diseases from jumping to humans. It found that better rules and teamwork are needed to keep everyone safe.
Methodology
A scoping review was conducted following the five-stage protocol by Arksey and O’Malley to analyze regulatory approaches in wildlife trade.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of standardized terminology and the focus on specific types of literature.
Limitations
The review included only English-language studies and may have publication bias; it also faced challenges due to inconsistent terminology across different regulatory frameworks.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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