Journal article
Value chain analysis of yellow broiler industry in Guangxi, China to inform H7N9 influenza control strategies
Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Vol.190, Article 105328
2021
Abstract
Yellow broilers are the primary source of poultry consumption in China and the predominant trade of live poultry. However, knowledge of the value chain is limited, which is vital evidence for the effective control of H7N9 and other zoonotic avian influenzas. The aim of the study was to map the yellow broiler value chain in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China and investigate its governance structure and practices relevant to the risk of H7N9 transmission.
A value chain analysis was conducted in five areas of Guangxi from May to August 2018. To map the value chain, three focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted and stakeholders, products and premises involved and their interactions were identified. Then, 55 key informant interviews (KIIs) collected qualitative data on stakeholders’ profile, practices and interactions with other stakeholders and rules/norms that exist along the value chain. On-site observations were also carried out at different types of premises along the value chain to complement and validate findings of KIIs and FGDs. Participants were also asked to provide proportional estimates of each component in the value chain where possible. The qualitative data from FGDs, KIIs and on-site observations were analysed to create stakeholder profiles and a diagram of product flows and stakeholders’ interactions. Thematic analysis was used to identify the governance structure of the value chains and practices relevant to the risk of H7N9 transmission.
The stakeholders and premises involved in Guangxi yellow broiler production, wholesale and retail were described, as well as their interactions. Contract farming is extensively adopted in Guangxi; consequently yellow broiler grower companies are the dominant stakeholders. The trading platform was identified as a key premise linking farms and live bird markets. The thematic analysis highlighted poor biosecurity practices in different premises along the value chain, which was supported by on-site observations. The operation of trading platforms reported in this study presents a disease risk but is not considered in the current H7N9 control programs. The study suggested that biosecurity management gaps need to be addressed through government-industry partnerships that require engagement with private stakeholders in the planning and implementation of H7N9 control strategies incentivising participation of grower companies, wholesalers and retailers.
Details
- Title
- Value chain analysis of yellow broiler industry in Guangxi, China to inform H7N9 influenza control strategies
- Authors/Creators
- H. Tang (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityC. Shen (Author/Creator) - China Animal Health and Epidemiology CenterL. Zou (Author/Creator) - Guangxi Center for Disease Prevention and ControlC. Cai (Author/Creator) - China Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agricultural and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China.J. Edwards (Author/Creator) - China Animal Health and Epidemiology CenterM. Bruce (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityY. Wang (Author/Creator) - China Animal Health and Epidemiology CenterI. Robertson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityB. Huang (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Vol.190, Article 105328
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Identifiers
- 991005544781307891
- Copyright
- © 2021 Elsevier B.V.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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