A review of fur farms in Hebei and Liaoning Provinces revealed risks for the emergence of pandemic strains of zoonotic viruses according to Dr. Alastair MacMillan of Surrey University, U.K.  Holding as many as 4,000 animals of diverse species including foxes, raccoon dogs and mink represented a potential for viruses to undergo mutation and recombinant events.  The risk was intensified by proximity to farms housing high concentrations of commercial poultry.

During the early stages of the COVID pandemic in China, restrictions were placed on fur farms in addition to the breeding and consumption of exotic animals as food.  It appears that restrictions have either been ignored or rescinded.

EGG-NEWS is opposed to fur farming in the U.S., the E.U., China or anywhere else based on the fact that commercial production may lead to emergence of zoonotic viruses. The end-product of fur farming has as its objective satisfaction of vanity and ostentatious display of wealth.