Animals as Monitors of Environmental Hazards
for Humans

  • Animals share the same environment as humans - therefore similar exposures
  • Can observe effects on health in natural setting
  • Shorter life spans (effects may occur sooner)
  • Veterinarians can alert us of a potential problem in the environment or a hazard to our well-being based on the symptoms an animal or a population of animals exhibits.


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