Feasibility of a U.S. Certified Healthy Trade Program for Pet Amphibians

Explore a 59-minute lecture examining the feasibility of implementing a pathogen-free certification program for the U.S. pet amphibian trade industry. Learn about the global decline in amphibian populations, the role of international wildlife trade in pathogen transmission, and the findings from a 2021 pilot study investigating industry stakeholder perspectives. Discover insights from Dr. Matthew Gray of the University of Tennessee as he discusses the collaboration with the Pet Advocacy Network, analyzes business and consumer behaviors in the pet amphibian market, and outlines initial steps toward establishing a certification program aimed at ensuring healthier amphibian trade practices.