New study into impact of plastic pollution on livestock and donkeys
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Researchers will examine the amount of plastic cattle and donkeys ingest.
A new study by the University of Portsmouth and the Donkey Sanctuary in Lamu will examine the amount of plastic cattle and donkeys ingest, how this affects their health, and the impact on human lives. It will focus on animals on Lamu Island in Kenya, which is a UNESCO world heritage site where subsistence farming is common.
Researchers aim to gain a greater understanding of the severity of plastic pollution and find ways to solve it. They will work with animal owners and local communities in order to improve animal welfare.
Previous studies on the effects of plastic pollution on animals have focused on the marine environment rather than terrestrial animals.
Scientists already have an understanding of the effects that ingesting macro and microplastics can have on livestock. Ingesting macroplastics can lead to a loss of body condition and disease, and can also cause blockages in the digestive tract that can lead...
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