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https://zenodo.org/record/4307879#.Y06vDCW8klT Someone have seemed to forgot that in China, lab animals are often took out to be used as pets, or sold at markets. This links the pet trade in Wuhan uniquely with the WIV and not to the wildlife trade or any bats that may harbor a related virus, as pets (cats and dogs) are usually bred locally or sourced from a local location due to difficulty of long-distance transport, in closed facilities (Cats in particular, as most pet breeds of cats don’t breed or grow well exposed to the elements) not exposed to bats. However, many SPF facilities and labs may also sent animals to the pet trade, both from SPF breeders disposing of surplus animals and illegally by labs after They have done experimenting upon them. At least one human infection of feline parvovirus is linked to illegal release of virus inoculated cats in China. (More information on the available methodology for large animal carcass disposal. 7-16 minutes at 121C outside temperature isn’t sufficient to even cook a chicken all the way through. Let alone monkeys, rabbits, ferrets, cats or dogs. https://archive.md/piWba ) (The only mentioning to wet markets in the new “Biosecurity law” in China? "It is forbidden to introduce animals used in experimentation into the marketplace.") https://gab.com/Flavinkins/posts/108822003867855463 https://gab.com/Flavinkins/posts/109150114626775947 https://gab.com/Flavinkins/posts/109892735526856062