One of AHD’s objectives is to present information for you to consider in a neutral environment. We believe these articles are important for animal health pros.
It’s time to reconsider how we think of fish and take a fresh look at how they are treated.
Fish are the most utilized animals on Earth. Their numbers are hard to know. Exactly how many fish are killed for food globally can be estimated somewhere between one and three trillion (a thousand billion) fish.
Source: Compassion in World Farming. Link.
Scientific research constantly pushes forward our appreciation of how fascinating fish are. Far more complex than we ever realized, fish live rich and social lives: communicating; hunting cooperatively and even developing cultural traditions.
Also see: Do plants feel pain? HowStuffWorks. Link.
There’s evidence that plants can hear themselves being eaten. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia found that plants understand and respond to chewing sounds made by caterpillars that are dining on them. As soon as the plants hear the noises, they respond with several defense mechanisms
INSIGHTS: Sustainability is critical for all living things, including us. As animal health pros we are empowered with education and research to identify, develop and implement reasonable sustainability solutions. Knowing that aquaculture storms are brewing is critical to understanding global protein production. Share this within your social and professional circles to promote balance in stewardship approaches.