Category Archives: Vietnam

A One Health approach to tackling zoonotic disease risks in wildlife farming in Vietnam
Agriculture / AHH / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / CGIAR / COVID19 / Disease Control / East and Southeast Asia / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

A One Health approach to tackling zoonotic disease risks in wildlife farming in Vietnam

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The CGIAR Initiative on One Health is leading efforts to safeguard human health using a comprehensive approach that recognises the interconnectedness of humans, animals and the environment. The initiative is being implemented in seven countries, including Vietnam, where researchers are studying the transmission of zoonotic diseases in Dong Nai and Lao Cai provinces to strengthen disease prevention and control measures. Continue reading →

Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam
A4NH / Agriculture / AHH / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam

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A recent study by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Hanoi University of Public Health shows that Vietnamese consumers are willing to pay a premium for upgraded fresh pork. The ‘Impact of perception and assessment of consumers on willingness to pay for upgraded fresh pork: An experimental study in Vietnam,’ sheds light on the importance of food safety and consumer perception in the pork industry. Continue reading →

Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027
A4NH / Agri-Health / AHH / Animal Health / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027

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The 2027 edition of the International Symposium on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork, or Safe Pork, will be held in Vietnam following successful bidding by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners at this year’s conference. Continue reading →

Global food system delegates join a One Health learning journey in Vietnam
Advocacy / AHH / Animal Health / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

Global food system delegates join a One Health learning journey in Vietnam

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A One Health approach for improved food safety, food security and sustainable food systems was explored by the 4th Global Conference of the Sustainable Food System Programme (SFSP) of the One Planet Network on 26 April 2023. About 40 delegates from 15 countries came to visit the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)-led One Health field site in Thai Nguyen Province, north of Vietnam. Continue reading →

Media clippings: Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam project closing workshop
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Media clippings: Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam project closing workshop

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Clippings of key national print and online newspapers on the closing workshop of the ‘Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam’. The event took place on 28 March 2023 in Hanoi and was hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Continue reading →

ILRI research on zoonosis, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum
Advocacy / Agriculture / Animal Health / Cambodia / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / policy / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

ILRI research on zoonosis, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum

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Food safety, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance and animal health research findings by scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners were presented at the 2022 Global ODA Forum for Sustainable Agricultural Development held 21–22 November 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. Continue reading →

Vietnam to enhance agricultural innovation in fight against climate change
Advocacy / Agriculture / Climate Change / East and Southeast Asia / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Vietnam to enhance agricultural innovation in fight against climate change

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and CGIAR co-hosted a forum dubbed ‘Research and innovation for enhanced environmental sustainability, low-emission agriculture, climate change adaptation and mitigation’ at Pan Pacific Hotel in Hanoi on 28 November 2022. The event shared knowledge on sustainable agriculture from programs and projects in Vietnam and other countries as part of efforts to fight climate change. Continue reading →