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...
Like other parts of China, in Yunnan Province top-down administrative approaches which usually focus on sector or discipline are responsible for the prevention and control of zoonoses. Animal and human health operating through their own independent systems. Experience shows that to control zoonos...
Guorong Yang
,
Shibiao Yang
,
Unger, Fred
,
Xiangdong Yang
,
Wengui Li
,
Jing Fang
,
Gilbert, J.
,
[Enhancing transdisciplinary research through collaborative leadership in an ecohealth approach for the control of zoonosis in Yunnan province, China]
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Enhancing transdisciplinary research through collaborative leadership in an ecohealth approach for the control of zoonosis in Yunnan province, China
Slaughterhouse plays important role in pig value chain in Vietnam, not only for the
functions it plays and economic added value it generates, but also for product quality relates to
food safety standards that is much affected under slaughtering activity. The study is aimed to
get a better underst...
Nguyen Thi Duong Nga
,
Lapar, Ma. Lucila
,
Pham Van Hung
,
Tran Van Long
,
Pham Kieu My
,
Pham Thi Toan
,
Unger, Fred
,
[An evaluation of economic viability of small scale slaughterhouses in Vietnam: Implication for pig value chain development]
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An evaluation of economic viability of small scale slaughterhouses in Vietnam: Implication for pig value chain development
Grace, Delia
,
Makita, K.
,
Baumann, M.P.O.
,
Bräunig, J.
,
Unger, Fred
,
[ILRI/BMZ Safe Food Fair Food: Enhanced capacity to improve the safety of animal-source foods and ensure continued market access for poor farmers in sub-Saharan Africa]
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ILRI/BMZ Safe Food Fair Food: Enhanced capacity to improve the safety of animal-source foods and ensure continued market access for poor farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
Brucellosis and Toxoplasmosis are zoonoses of concern in many countries of Asia and Southeast Asia including China despite of ongoing control efforts. To face this challenge, new approaches are required such as Ecohealth targeting on transdiciplinary collaboration. In the presented research, a pa...
Wengui Li
,
Unger, Fred
,
Xiangdong Yang
,
Shibiao Yang
,
Gilbert, J.
,
Jing Fang
,
Guorong Yang
,
[Ecosystem approaches to the better management of brucellosis and toxoplasmosis in Yunnan Province, China]
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Ecosystem approaches to the better management of brucellosis and toxoplasmosis in Yunnan Province, China
There is a growing body of support among medical and veterinary communities advocating One Health and
other holistic health paradigms as progressive approaches to improving the health of humans, animals and our
environment. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is committed to the...
Unger, Fred
,
Lapar, Ma. Lucila
,
Grace, Delia
,
Gilbert, J.
,
[The challenges of implementing an EcoHealth approach to prevention and control of emerging zoonoses in Southeast Asia]
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The challenges of implementing an EcoHealth approach to prevention and control of emerging zoonoses in Southeast Asia
This study aims to identify perception, awareness and knowledge on food safety and quality assurance related to poultry slaughterhouses and slaughter poultry market places in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Data collected from March to April 2013, from selected poultry slaughterhouses (n=9) and slaughter ...
Phumkrachai, B.
,
Vasasiri, H.
,
Samart, P.
,
Kongboonkeaw, F.
,
Unger, Fred
,
Artama, W.T.
,
Widiasih, D.A.
,
Pichpol, D.
,
Meeyam, T.
,
[Hygienic practices, knowledge and perception on food safety and quality assurance systems in poultry slaughterhouses and slaughter poultry market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia]
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Hygienic practices, knowledge and perception on food safety and quality assurance systems in poultry slaughterhouses and slaughter poultry market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
In Thailand small scale rural poultry production development can be challenged by food safety policies that limit economic development opportunities. This may limit incentives for improving sanitation and disease prevention. Therefore, the project funded by the International Development Research ...
Chotinun, S.
,
Rojanasthien, S.
,
Unger, Fred
,
Suwan, M.
,
[An integrative approach to elucidate and enhance hygienic practices in small-scale poultry slaughterhouses in northern Thailand]
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An integrative approach to elucidate and enhance hygienic practices in small-scale poultry slaughterhouses in northern Thailand
Background and justification
Thailand is the one of the world’s poultry meat production countries. However, small
scale rural poultry production development can be challenged by food safety policies
that can limit economic development opportunities for this sector. This may led to
reduced inc...
Chotinun, S.
,
Suwan, M.
,
Unger, Fred
,
Tohtubtiang, K.
,
Rojanasthien, S.
,
[Hygiene in small-scale poultry slaughterhouses in Thailand: An Ecohealth/One Health approach case study]
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Hygiene in small-scale poultry slaughterhouses in Thailand: An Ecohealth/One Health approach case study
Sawitri, E.
,
Widiastuti, T.
,
McLaws, M.
,
Bett, Bernard K.
,
Unger, Fred
,
Jost, Christine
,
Mariner, Jeffrey C.
,
[Descriptive and risk factor analysis of HPAI outbreaks in backyard poultry in 15 districts on the island of Java, Indonesia]
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Descriptive and risk factor analysis of HPAI outbreaks in backyard poultry in 15 districts on the island of Java, Indonesia