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    Human farming practices accelerate parasite evolution, leading to increased virulence and re-emergence of diseases. This highlights the need to study farming

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    • Agricultural science

    Background:

    • Human activities, including intensive farming, are driving the evolution of parasites and disease agents.
    • Emerging and re-emerging diseases pose significant threats, often linked to ecological changes from modern agriculture.
    • Current research often focuses on economic losses and uses lab models, neglecting real-world agricultural impacts.

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    • To examine the impact of intensive farming on parasite evolution, using fish farming as a case study.

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  • Case study examining the fish farming industry and its associated parasite evolution.

    • Main Results:

    • Intensive farming practices likely select for parasites with faster growth and earlier transmission.
    • These selected traits are associated with increased parasite virulence.
    • Evidence from fish farming supports the hypothesis that intensive conditions enhance parasite virulence.

    Conclusions:

    • Intensive farming significantly impacts parasite evolution, promoting more virulent strains.
    • There is a critical need for more research bridging academia and policymakers on this issue.
    • Understanding these evolutionary dynamics is crucial for managing disease risks in agriculture.