Vet World   Vol.15   May-2022  Article-23

Success in animal skin fashion in African countries or the boom of the wet market

Background and Aim: The world and the way things are done have changed, from selling clothing in brick-and-mortar stores to online shopping through social media platforms. Population growth has significantly contributed to an increased clothing demand, which, in turn, has increased the demand for animal skin. Traditional markets, also known as wet markets, are considered as major zoonotic disease reservoirs due to human and animal contact. Some groups and individuals continue to believe in traditional medicine and clothing that is made from animal skin, and such beliefs are more accessible with the presence of wet markets. Hence, animal poaching and trafficking have increased to meet the high demands, primarily in the Western world. Poverty is a well-known motivation to commit a crime. Conservationists should not only look at the animal regulation site to propose a solution to animal poaching and trafficking but should also consider communal poverty. Thus, this review aimed to highlight the role of wet market and animal skin fashion on animal welfare and human health.

Keywords: animal welfare, clothing, disease reservoirs, poverty.

How to cite this article: Mkhonza AE, Molefe K, Ramafoko OTL (2022) Success in animal skin fashion in African countries or the boom of the wet market, Veterinary World, 15(5): 1328-1332.

Received: 01-12-2021  Accepted: 31-03-2022     Published online: 26-05-2022

Corresponding author: Keitiretse Molefe   E-mail: mkeitiretse@yahoo.com

DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.1328-1332

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