A meeting on 30 May 2018 in Vientiane, Laos, reflected on the achievements of One Health research interfacing cross-sectoral collaboration and ways of advancing the work of a One Health platform in the country. Continue reading
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Translating food safety research into policy action in Vietnam
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The agri-food sector, particularly livestock, plays an important role in the economy, livelihoods and nutritional security of Vietnamese people. Regular consumption of pork makes it an integral part of Vietnam’s diverse and rich culinary tradition. Typically eaten daily with steamed rice and vegetables, pork is an affordable as well as…
Myanmar and ILRI meetings seek to cement cooperation in livestock development
In April 2018, a series of meetings between the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Myanmar officials strengthened existing engagements and explored new opportunities to support livestock development in the country.
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ILRI researchers carry out initial survey of pork-borne diseases in southern Laos
A survey of pig populations in southern Laos was carried out in March 2018 as part of ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration between the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners toward strengthening food safety in the country.
Vietnam begins carrying out new measures in managing risks to food safety
The Government of Vietnam has started strengthening coordination among ministries, engaging the private sector and social organizations, improving risk communications to raise awareness of the public, and developing the capacity of laboratory networks to better manage food safety risks. Continue reading
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ILRI policy brief on food safety in the smallholder pig value chain in Vietnam
This brief seeks to help national and provincial policymakers in better managing food safety along the smallholder pig value chain in Vietnam. It proposes costeffective, practical interventions based on the evidence of the research project ‘Improving food safety in the smallholder pig value chain in Vietnam’, known as PigRISK. Continue reading
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Markets in Vietnam: A snapshot of transforming food systems
The 2018 Program Management Committee meeting for the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (http://a4nh.cgiar.org/) was held in Hanoi from March 20-23.
Thai’s Prince Mahidol Award Conference addresses emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance
Making the world safe from the threats of zoonotic diseases and ensuring effective management of antibiotics requires a well-coordinated multisectoral effort. This was one of the key messages coming out of this year’s Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC 2018), a global public health platform organized from 29 January to 3 February 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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New project to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam’s pig sector
A two-year project that will assess veterinary health management and veterinary drug use in Vietnamese pig farms has been launched. The project will be implemented from February 2018 to January 2020 in Bac Ninh Province. Continue reading
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Issue 3 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia Newsletter is now available
The third issue of the ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of the activities from July to December 2017 as well as the upcoming activities in 2018. Continue reading
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