Barbados’ Silent Animal Health Crisis | Barbados News

Barbados is under constant threat from deadly animal diseases that can cross borders in seconds—African Swine Fever, bird flu, foot-and-mouth, and screwworm are all lurking, ready to strike. Dr. Mark Trotman, Chief Veterinary Officer, warns that just because there’s no outbreak now doesn’t mean danger has passed. Migratory birds carry bird flu, while the U.S.’s recent foodborne outbreaks remind us: complacency is costly. Strong surveillance, testing, and biosecurity aren’t optional—they’re essential—and budget cuts could leave us dangerously exposed. Vigilance isn’t just a strategy; it’s survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1184c54a1ec7c4f