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Humans and animals share the same habitat. Gone are the days in Switzerland and in many other highly developed countries when farm animals were an established feature in households and secured their livelihood. But even today, many people spend their everyday lives in direct contact with or in close proximity to animals. It\u2019s not just the farmers who rear several million cattle, pigs, sheep and goats in Switzerland alone, but also the people who have a passion for horse riding and all of those who nurture cats, dogs or other sorts of pets. Almost every second Swiss household is home to at least one pet. Zoos and game reserves also exert a great fascination for children and families in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humans share their natural habitat with pets, farm animals and wild animals. Animals are companions, and in many places they are used for their labour and to provide animal products. But this coexistence between humans and animals also has a drawback: diseases can be transmitted by close contact. The loss of natural habitats and unsuitable forms of animal husbandry favour the spread of pathogens. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office also highlights climate change. This is causing infectious diseases that are transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks to spread further and further into the northern hemisphere. Protecting animal health therefore not only serves to maintain animal populations, but is also in the direct interests of human beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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