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Wildfires pose growing risks to global animal health and welfare
The State of the World’s Animal Health 2026 report highlights the growing impact of wildfires on animal welfare, ecosystems, and livestock production. In 2024, approximately 2.6 million hectares of the Pantanal wetland were burned, destroying critical habitats and threatening rural livelihoods.
Globally, wildfire activity has escalated, with an estimated 335 million hectares burned in 2025. The report notes that the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is further exacerbating drought and extreme weather in 2026, increasing the frequency and severity of these events. These environmental shifts are placing unprecedented pressure on veterinary services and creating complex health risks for both wildlife and farm animals.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] In 2024, wildfires burned approximately 2.6 million hectares of the Pantanal. www.thebeefsite.com · www.thecattlesite.com · www.thepigsite.com · www.thepoultrysite.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] An estimated 335 million hectares burned worldwide in 2025. www.thebeefsite.com · www.thecattlesite.com · www.thepigsite.com · www.thepoultrysite.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The world is facing increasingly complex animal health risks driven by climate change and shifting ecosystems. www.thebeefsite.com · www.thecattlesite.com · www.thepigsite.com · www.thepoultrysite.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is increasing the risk and severity of wildfires in 2026. www.thebeefsite.com · www.thecattlesite.com · www.thepigsite.com · www.thepoultrysite.com