Camel health management has implications for public health and camel product trade. After liberalization of the veterinary service, current camel health management in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS) of Kenya and its implications for public health is not known. This study investigated camel health management and its implications on zoonoses and food safety in Isiolo County, Kenya. Semi-stru...

OBJECTIVE This qualitative study used a case study approach to explore the potential of farm-to-school programs to simultaneously improve children's diets and provide farmers with viable market opportunities. DESIGN Semistructured interviews were the primary data collection strategy. SETTING Seven farm-to-school programs in the Upper Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States. PAR...

The foodservice sector generates excessive amounts of food waste. This wastage remains however understudied, especially in the context specific sub-sectors catering for a large number consumers. holds true ethnic restaurants holding noticeable share global out-of-home consumption market. paper contributed to knowledge with an exploratory study waste and its management Chinese cuisine operating ...

The author describes the State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania, the competent authority for public and animal health in Lithuania. The Director of the Service, the Chief Veterinary Officer, reports directly to the Prime Minister. Lithuania is divided into ten counties and thirty-four districts. The State Food and Veterinary Service has regional units in all the counties and districts a...

INTRODUCTION Schools are uniquely positioned to influence the dietary habits of children, and farm-to-school programs can increase fruit and vegetable consumption among school-aged children. We assessed the feasibility of, interest in, and barriers to implementing farm-to-school activities in 7 school districts in Douglas County, Nebraska. METHODS We used a preassessment and postassessment su...