Topic: Mink

A wild American mink in Utah has tested positive for a variant of the coronavirus indistinguishable from those found in nearby farmed minks. This discovery suggests transmission from farmed animals to the wild, leading to concerns about potential culling of pets or other animals. The segment transitions into a personal anecdote about a host's daughter moving to Brooklyn.

Approximately 40,000 mink were released from farms in Ohio and Michigan following attacks by activists using anarchist symbols. While the Fur Commission USA focused on the $1.6 million livestock loss and vandalism, concerns remain regarding the potential for mink to act as a reservoir for COVID-19 or flu. Similar culling events occurred in Europe earlier in the pandemic due to the animals' human-like immune systems.

President Emmanuel Macron has extended booster shot requirements for health passes in France, leading the hosts to speculate on the eventual number of required doses. In the UK, the first case of a pet dog contracting COVID-19 is reported, which the hosts link to a perceived British cultural disdain for dogs evidenced by strict six-month quarantine laws. They also mention the closure of mink farms in British Columbia due to animal-to-human transmission concerns.

Denmark is in the process of excavating millions of mink carcasses that were culled and buried in shallow mass graves last year due to COVID-19 mutation fears. The decaying bodies began rising to the surface due to gas buildup, and officials now fear the remains are polluting local groundwater supplies.

The discussion touches on the bypassing of traditional animal trials for COVID-19 vaccines and the alleged suppression of Ivermectin as a treatment. The hosts suggest that the pharmaceutical industry actively discredits alternative treatments to protect the market for vaccines.

WHO investigators are focusing on ferret badgers and rabbits as potential intermediate hosts for COVID-19 at the Wuhan market. Professors Brett and Heather Weinstein discussed the phylogenetic relationship between these animals and minks, noting that the virus spreads exceptionally well in mink farms. A speculative theory suggests the virus could persist on mink fur, potentially linking the fur trade to early transmission in China.

Poland's agriculture minister reported that a new strain of coronavirus found in local mink can be transmitted to humans. This follows a similar crisis in Denmark where millions of mink were culled and buried. A suggestion is made to use gamma radiation to sterilize mink fur for commercial use, noting that the process is already used for food safety in other countries.

The World Health Organization is monitoring the "Denmark Cluster 5" variant, which originated in mink populations. There is concern that this specific strain may be more resistant to antibody treatments, leading to speculation about the culling of mink to hide evidence of lab-related breeding.

A discussion on the use of ferrets and minks in coronavirus research leads to a tangent about the legality of ferrets as pets. In California, ferrets are illegal because they are considered a threat to local livestock if they escape.

Health officials in British Columbia reported a COVID-19 outbreak at a mink farm, mirroring similar events in Denmark and the Netherlands. The virus has shown the ability to transmit from humans to mink and back, leading to concerns about potential mutations. Massive culls of mink populations have been ordered globally, raising questions about the future of the fur industry and the origins of zoonotic transmission.

A mink farm in Oregon reported that staff and animals tested positive for COVID-19. This follows similar outbreaks in Europe that led to mass culling of mink. There is concern that these incidents could lead to increased scrutiny or restrictions regarding domestic pets.

In Denmark, millions of mink culled due to a mutated strain of COVID-19 are reportedly "rising from the dead." The phenomenon is caused by gases from decomposition pushing the carcasses out of shallow, sandy graves. Local officials are now calling for the 15 million carcasses to be exhumed and cremated to prevent further public frenzy.

The hosts celebrate the artwork for episode 1291, "Killing Mink," created by artist Brad1x, which featured George Soros and an election rigging kit. They encourage listeners to visit the No Agenda Art Generator to view the "inappropriately humorous" contributions from the community. The segment also promotes the 24/7 No Agenda Stream and the federated social network, No Agenda Social.

Denmark ordered the culling of its entire mink population—approximately 17 million animals—after discovering a mutated strain of COVID-19 called "Cluster 5" that can jump to humans. Scientists also reported that a lipopeptide nasal spray has successfully prevented infection in ferrets. The hosts discuss the economic impact on the fur industry and the potential for similar culls of domestic pets.

Officials in the Netherlands and Spain have ordered the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of mink after the animals tested positive for COVID-19. There are concerns that the virus can pass back and forth between humans and mink, leading to widespread culls in the fur industry. The hosts question if this is an "animal rights scam" similar to the foot-and-mouth disease culls in the UK.

A series of high-value donations are acknowledged, including a "Corona bonus" from a healthcare worker in Germany. A discussion about signet rings for newly knighted producers leads to an anecdote about a vintage $10,000 mink coat purchased for $100. The segment concludes with "jobs karma" for producers seeking new business opportunities.