The role of official veterinary services in dealing with new social challenges: animal health and protection, food safety, and the environment.

The roles of veterinarians in meeting the challenges of health and welfare of livestock and global food security

The role of veterinary services in animal health and food safety surveillance, and coordination with other services.

The control of animal health and food safety has undergone profound changes and is now seen in terms of a global approach, 'from the stable to the table'. The risks themselves have also evolved, principally due to changing practices, and this, coupled with increased knowledge and changes in consumer demands, has led to a more global conception of production chains. In terms of official controls...

Identifying the Potentials, Challenges, and Barriers to the Application of New Communication Technologies in the Field of Health with a Focus on Rare Patients: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: Advances in new communication technologies have created a good environment for the provision of various services. Due to the importance of using new communication technologies in health care, this study was conducted to identify opportunities, threats, strengths, and weaknesses of these technologies in the field of health with a focus on rare patients. Method: This qualitative st...

Investigating the Role of Education on Rice Waste Management with Emphasis on Environmental Protection and Health

Background and purpose: Waste accumulation has very negative impacts on human health and the environment, but if managed properly, it can help in increasing food safety of the community. Agricultural extension and education as one of the main pillars of modern agriculture can play an effective role in agricultural productivity and waste and in general improve the living conditions of farmers. T...

Asian Implications of Aflatoxin and Dioxin Foodborne Chemical Exposures Based on World Health Organization Estimates

All people need food. Unsafe foods; however, may cause diseases ranging from diarrhea to cancer. Chemicals in food are a worldwide health concern. In 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) organized a consultation on the global burden of foodborne diseases. Work to estimate this burden began in 2007 and was carried out by the WHO Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group (FERG), ...