An integrative approach to enhancing small-scale poultry slaughterhouses by addressing regulations and food safety in northern -Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Asian countries, small-scale rural poultry meat production can face challenges due to food safety policies that limit economic growth and hinder improvement of sanitation and disease prevention. In this study, an integrative, participatory research approach was used to elucidate the sanitation and disease prevention practices in small-scale poultry slaughterhouses in rural northern Thailand.

Methods

Initial steps included the identification of key stakeholders associated with the meat production chain, development of a research framework, and design of a methodology based on stakeholder consultations. The framework and methodology combine issues in five major areas: (1) public health, (2) socioeconomics, (3) policy, (4) veterinary medicine, and (5) communities

SUBMITTER: Chotinun S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4322817 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature