Topic: Mink Farms

2 chapters across the catalog

Gender Justice
Episode 1398 48:18 - 51:38

1398: Gender Justice

European Health Passes, UK Dog COVID Case

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.

King Mitch
Episode 1299 42:14 - 43:16

1299: King Mitch

Oregon Mink Farm, COVID-19 Pet Concerns

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.