Humans have used animals to their advantage since pre-historical
times. With much of society and technology not working, here is
a list of animals, and ways they might be able to help
survivors. It is possible that animals could be prone to
infections. If the source of the infection is unknown you should
be careful when trying many kinds of meat or animal companions.
Many mammals are able to get rabies that is one candidate for
mutating into zombie virus (Quarantine, Quarantine 2). Many
cloven-hoofed animals (sheep, cows) can get mad cow disease
which is also candidate for zombie disease (Zombieland). Other
animals can also be the source. Another thread should be noted
that many diseases can infect animals without affecting them
making them carriers. And they are also prone to other diseases
that might kill humans. Animals can still be hunted or tamed as
food source. Don't kill too many edible ones at the same time or
they could end up going extinct. Steeds and beasts of burdenEdit
Humans have tamed number of