IMPACTS OF INTENSIVE POULTRY FARMING ON 'ONE HEALTH' IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: CHALLENGES AND REMEDIES.

During the recent past, poultry sector has shown immense adaptations to meet the ever-increasing demand for safe meat and eggs. However, this growth has been accompanied by structural changes within the industry which has led to emergence of various environmental and public health concerns ranging from water, air and soil pollution to ecological imbalances, biodiversity losses and occupational health and safety hazards. This paper analyses the environmental and human health impacts of intensive poultry production and various technical strategies to mitigate these issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]