Livestock sector in general and pig production in particular are important in Vietnam not only
for supplying food for its growing population but also for their significant contributions to the
country’s economy. Smallholder pig producers which are common, are estimated to supply at
least 80% of p...
Pham Van Hung
,
Nguyen Thi Duong Nga
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Lapar, Ma. Lucila
,
[Improving the livelihood of small farmers in the pig value chain: Experiences in the north of Vietnam]
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Improving the livelihood of small farmers in the pig value chain: Experiences in the north of Vietnam
Milk marketing in Assam, NE India remains predominantly in the informal sector; there is also growing concern among consumers about the purity and quality of milk marketed by informal milk vendors and the possible health risk posed by it. ILRI’s study on milk safety (ILRI 2008) indicates that mos...
Lapar, Ma. Lucila
,
Deka, Ram Pratim
,
Lindahl, Johanna F.
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Grace, Delia
,
[Quality and safety improvements in informal milk markets and implications for food safety policy]
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Quality and safety improvements in informal milk markets and implications for food safety policy
Evidence on foodborne disease (FBD) in developing countries is still
limited, but important studies in recent years have broadened our
understanding. These suggest that developing country consumers are
concerned about FBD; that most of the known burden of FBD disease
comes from biological hazards...