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No Thumbnail AvailableBook (stand-alone)ProceedingsProceedings of the first Internet Conference on Salivarian Trypanosomes. 1997
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Book (series)Manual / guideEpidemiology, diagnosis and control of poultry parasites 1998
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No results found.Poultry products are among the most important protein sources for humans throughout the world, and the poultry industry has experienced continuing growth during the past 20 to 30 years. The extensive traditional rural scavenging systems have not, however, seen the same growth as commercial production systems and are faced with serious management, nutritional and disease constraints. These include a number of parasites that are widely distributed in developing countries and contribute significant ly to the low productivity of backyard flocks. This handbook provides an overview of the parasites of major pathogenic and economic importance and presents procedures and techniques for their diagnosis, epidemiological study, survey and control. The book is designed for routine use in all types of animal health institutions where diagnostic parasitology is performed, including universities, research institutes and field laboratories. It is hoped that the distribution of the handbook will facilit ate the standardization and improvement of diagnostic capabilities as well as stimulate the collection and use of epidemiological data, the foundation for effective disease control programmes. -
Book (series)Manual / guideEpidemiology, diagnosis and control of helminth parasites of swine 1998
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No results found.Helminth parasites of swine are ubiquitous and although no precise information is available on the economic impact of these to the pig producers, there is little doubt that they are important causing reduced feed conversion efficiency and slower weight gain. Both the commercial and the small-scale farmer continuously rank worm infections high among the health problems. The difficulties in substantiating the losses are associated with the fact that the infections are chronic and less dramatic tha n other diseases of swine which make these infections among the most neglected areas of veterinary care in developing countries. In addition, a few helminths are important in veterinary public health, as transmission to humans is possible through ingestion of raw- or under-cooked meat. This handbook is written to assist animal health staff in prevention and control of these infections. The handbook, in a simple style, reviews the epidemiology of economically important helminth parasites of swine and present procedures and techniques for their diagnosis, survey and control. The book is designed for routine use in all types of animal health institutions, including universities, research institutes and field laboratories where diagnostic parasitology is performed. It is hoped that it will help to improve and standardize diagnostic capabilities as well as contribute to the collection and use of basic epidemiological data, the foundation for effective disease control programmes.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
2021In recent years, several major drivers have put the world off track to ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. The challenges have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger might look like by 2030 in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets, which provide an important link between the food security and nutrition indicators and the analysis of their trends. Altogether, the report highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to better address the global food security and nutrition situation.To understand how hunger and malnutrition have reached these critical levels, this report draws on the analyses of the past four editions, which have produced a vast, evidence-based body of knowledge of the major drivers behind the recent changes in food security and nutrition. These drivers, which are increasing in frequency and intensity, include conflicts, climate variability and extremes, and economic slowdowns and downturns – all exacerbated by the underlying causes of poverty and very high and persistent levels of inequality. In addition, millions of people around the world suffer from food insecurity and different forms of malnutrition because they cannot afford the cost of healthy diets. From a synthesized understanding of this knowledge, updates and additional analyses are generated to create a holistic view of the combined effects of these drivers, both on each other and on food systems, and how they negatively affect food security and nutrition around the world.In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to transform food systems for food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all. The report observes that, while the pandemic has caused major setbacks, there is much to be learned from the vulnerabilities and inequalities it has laid bare. If taken to heart, these new insights and wisdom can help get the world back on track towards the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms. -
Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideProcessing of fresh-cut tropical fruits and vegetables: A technical guide 2010
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No results found.There has been a marked upward trend in production and consumption of fruits and vegetables in Asia and the Pacific in recent years. Along with rising consumer demand has come greater awareness of food safety issues and increased need for convenience and quality. Selection of high quality horticultural produce for processing and implementation of good practices during processing operations are required to assure both the quality of the produce and the safety of the final product. This technical guide reviews, from a theoretical and practical perspective, the critical issues that must be addressed for fresh-cut produce to meet consumer demand for convenience, quality and safety. A case study on fresh-cut processing in Thailand is included. The guide should be of practical value to small processors, trainers and extension workers who provide support to individuals engaged in production of fresh-cut tropical produce for sale. -
BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
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No results found.The FAOSTAT emissions database is composed of several data domains covering the categories of the IPCC Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector of the national GHG inventory. Energy use in agriculture is additionally included as relevant to emissions from agriculture as an economic production sector under the ISIC A statistical classification, though recognizing that, in terms of IPCC, they are instead part of the Energy sector of the national GHG inventory. FAO emissions estimates are available over the period 1961–2018 for agriculture production processes from crop and livestock activities. Land use emissions and removals are generally available only for the period 1990–2019. This analytical brief focuses on overall trends over the period 2000–2018.