This is how exposure to microplastics is affecting farm animals Translation:

Microplastics, ubiquitous in agricultural environments, interact with and alter the microbial ecosystem in the rumen, the first chamber of the stomach of cattle, and transform within their digestive system, often leading to animal health problems, productivity issues, and food safety concerns. And there is a risk for humans. The biological consequences of exposure to these materials in farm animals have been exposed in an international study, published in the ‘Journal of Hazardous Materials’. Plastic particles enter livestock production systems through sewage sludge, silage materials, packaging, or tire wear, accumulating in soils and, by extension, in forages. Ruminants, which ingest large amounts of plant biomass that may contain soil residues, are particularly exposed. Until now, however, it was largely unknown how these microplastics interacted with the complex microbiome of the rumen, responsible for fermenting much of the food. Impacts on animal health “Our work is a first ...