Aflatoxins are toxic byproducts from moulds, especially Aspergillus flavus. These moulds grow on crops, and in particular maize and ground nuts are often contaminated. In humans, aflatoxins cause rare, high case fatality outbreaks (acute aflatoxicosis) while long term consumption leads to hepatoc...
Marshall, Karen
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Missohou, Ayao
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Tebug, Stanly Fon
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Kagera, I.
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Grace, Delia
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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[Aflatoxins in dairy cattle feed in Senegal]
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Aflatoxins in dairy cattle feed in Senegal
Introduction: Research on livestock food systems in developing countries remains limited yet these systems are undergoing rapid and ongoing changes. Poultry meat in Nairobi is a good case study to investigate the changes that result from increasing demand for animal protein1, in particular how di...
Carron, M.
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Alarcón, Pablo
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Häsler, Barbara
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Karani, M.
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Muinde, P.
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Akoko, James M.
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Onono, J.
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[Planning for changes in complex food systems: Value chain mapping of different poultry production systems in Nairobi as a first step to food safety, livelihood improvement and micronutrient supply assessments]
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Planning for changes in complex food systems: Value chain mapping of different poultry production systems in Nairobi as a first step to food safety, livelihood improvement and micronutrient supply assessments
Pig production plays an important role in both food supply and economic development in Vietnam.
We assessed the food safety awareness and practice of involved key actors along the
smallholder pig value chains in Hung Yen, Vietnam using participatory approaches. Data collection
included quantitati...
Sinh Dang Xuan
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Unger, Fred
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Hung Nguyen-Viet
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Fries, R.
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Phuc Pham Duc
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Meeyam, T.
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[Understanding food safety awareness and practices along smallholder pig value chains in Vietnam using participatory approaches]
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Understanding food safety awareness and practices along smallholder pig value chains in Vietnam using participatory approaches
Brucellosis is an increasing production and public health concern in many countries of Asia including China. Challenges for an effective control include lack of collaboration between sectors or uncontrolled animal movement (among others). Yunnan might be at particular risk as ruminants are increa...
Unger, Fred
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Yang Shibao
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Li Wengui
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Yang Xiangdong
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Yang Guorong
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[Brucellosis in ruminants in two counties of Yunnan, China and the use of an integrated approach for effective control]
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Brucellosis in ruminants in two counties of Yunnan, China and the use of an integrated approach for effective control
Introduction: Beef, sheep and goat meat consumption provides essential nutrients in highly bioavailable form, and poses a zoonotic pathogen threat. In Nairobi, these luxury products are difficult to access by poor households, yet little is known on the city’s food system in terms of food safety a...
Alarcón, Pablo
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Karani, M.
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Muinde, P.
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Akoko, James M.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Domínguez Salas, Paula
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Kiambi, S.
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Ahmed, S.
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Häsler, Barbara
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[Beef, sheep and goat food chains supplying Nairobi: Analysis of 'value chain profiles' to investigate food security and safety risks]
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Beef, sheep and goat food chains supplying Nairobi: Analysis of 'value chain profiles' to investigate food security and safety risks
Unger, Fred
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[Ecohealth perspectives: From Ecohealth theory to practice (case studies)]
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Ecohealth perspectives: From Ecohealth theory to practice (case studies)
Domínguez Salas, Paula
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Alarcón, Pablo
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Alonso, Silvia
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Colverson, Kathleen E.
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Cornelsen, L.
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Ferguson, E.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Grace, Delia
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Häsler, Barbara
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[Leveraging food-based recommendations for women and children in Nairobi slums with animal source foods]
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Leveraging food-based recommendations for women and children in Nairobi slums with animal source foods
Purpose
Overcrowded cities in developing countries present challenging environments for health, where zoonoses and food safety are difficult to control. Whilst animal source foods (ASF) have a well-recognized role in nutrition of vulnerable populations, their availability, safety and quality are ...
Domínguez Salas, Paula
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Alarcón, Pablo
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Häsler, Barbara
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Grace, Delia
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Alonso, Silvia
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Ferguson, E.
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Cornelsen, L.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[The role of food systems in improving maternal and child nutrition in challenging African low-income settings]
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The role of food systems in improving maternal and child nutrition in challenging African low-income settings
International Livestock Research Institute
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[Food safety in East Africa: Report of a stakeholder workshop by the International Livestock Research Institute and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations]
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Food safety in East Africa: Report of a stakeholder workshop by the International Livestock Research Institute and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
International Livestock Research Institute
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[Capacity development in risk assessment for the Kenya Department of Veterinary Services]
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Capacity development in risk assessment for the Kenya Department of Veterinary Services