Cornell University Study Proposes Fence Removal in Southern Africa to Aid Wildlife and Economy
A study conducted by Cornell University suggests that removing certain sections of fences in southern Africa could benefit both wildlife and livestock. These fences, originally intended to prevent the spread of diseases like foot and mouth disease from wildlife to cattle, are now seen as barriers to wildlife migration and contributors to human-elephant conflict. The research, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine, indicates that strategic removal of these fences, particularly in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, could improve animal health and productivity. The study's authors, including Steve Osofsky and Laura Rosen, are collaborating with local governments to implement these changes, which could also boost the wildlife tourism industry. 
