Biosecurity and diseases control practices and perceptions of smallholder pig farmers in Vietnam
Mehul Barot
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Mehul Barot
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Context: Smallholder farming systems• Smallholder farmers face major constraints to production and profitability.• Lack of systematic animal health, quality veterinary and quarantine enforcement standards• Animal production and livelihood can be significantly impacted by introduction and spread of infectious diseases.How often are farms disinfected?Disinfection mattress used?• 68% of farmers noted to have and maintain a disinfection mattress (n: 284/420)
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Context: Smallholder farming systems• Smallholder farmers face major constraints to production and profitability.• Lack of systematic animal health, quality veterinary and quarantine enforcement standards• Animal production and livelihood can be significantly impacted by introduction and spread of infectious diseases.How often are farms disinfected?Disinfection mattress used?• 68% of farmers noted to have and maintain a disinfection mattress (n: 284/420)
Key concepts: Biosecurity, Control (management), Perception, Business, Biology, Economics, Ecology, Neuroscience