Essays about: "Kristina Osbjer"

Found 1 essay containing the words Kristina Osbjer.

  1. 1. Methodology in recording data on pig health and production in the Lao People's Democratic Republic : experiences from a surveillance programme on classical swine fever in lowland villages in Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Kristina Osbjer; [2006]
    Keywords : classical swine fever; Lao PDR; minor field study; pig husbandry; female farmers; gender; epidemiology.;

    Abstract : Improved animal health and alleviation of livestock diseases with high impact in developing countries have direct effects on poverty reduction as livestock has been estimated to account for 70% of the livelihoods of the world's poor. In Lao PDR 85% of the population lives in areas dependent on agriculture, and sale of livestock is estimated to account for their largest cash income. READ MORE