Marine-feeding vampire bats provide a novel way to track how viruses move between wildlife, livestock, and humans. By analysing their feeding history, researchers can trace cross-species disease transmission, including links between ocean-origin viruses and farm animals, offering early warning signs that could help prevent future pandemics.

This research investigates how avian metapneumovirus spreads in poultry facilities and tests far-UVC light as a safe disinfection strategy. By studying viral survival on surfaces and in air, the work aims to prevent costly outbreaks, protect animal welfare, and reduce risks to human health through a One Health approach.