Live bird market in Bangladesh: Regulatory systems and operations

Authors

  • Nusrat Irin Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
  • Syeda Munira Dilshad Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
  • Abdullah Al Sattar Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
  • Nurun Nahar Chisty Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
  • Afsana Sultana Animal Health Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Mahmudul Hasan Animal Health Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Rashed Mahmud Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
  • Syed Shahid Abbas Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex Falmer, Brighton, UK
  • Guillaume Fournie Department of Pathobiology and Population Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK.
  • Md Ahasanul Hoque Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Keywords:

Live bird market; policy; regulation; stakeholders

Abstract

Objective: In developing countries, such as Bangladesh, the live bird market (LBM) is a vital location for the trading of live poultry. The study was carried out in nine LBMs located around Bangladesh to ascertain the present regulations and procedures governing their operation. Additionally, the responsibilities and levels of engagement of the stakeholders were determined.  Materials and Methods: The data were gathered through the use of a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis was used to code the interview transcripts iteratively.  Results: The findings indicated that the government was directly and indirectly involved in the leasing process of the markets. A market in this country is divided into numerous sectors, includ­ing LBM, fish market, vegetable market, and grocery stores. A market’s hygienic condition is highly dependent on market authority’s decisions. In some markets, market officials conducted routine sanitary inspections. Veterinarians played a little role in the inspection procedure.  Conclusion: There is no adequate, functional monitoring system to ensure that LBMs adhere to cleanliness and adequate and functional biosecurity. Biosecurity enhancements, effective clean­ing programs, and regular monitoring by relevant authorities are critical for LBMs in Bangladesh.

J. Adv. Vet. Anim. Res., 8(4): 671–678, December 2021

http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2021.h559

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2021-11-06

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Irin, N., Dilshad, S. M., Sattar, A. A., Chisty, N. N., Sultana, A., Hasan, M., … Hoque, M. A. (2021). Live bird market in Bangladesh: Regulatory systems and operations. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 8(4), 671–678. Retrieved from https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/JAVAR/article/view/80087

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Vol. 8 No. 4 (2021)

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Original Articles

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Copyright (c) 2021 Nusrat Irin, Syeda Munira Dilshad, Abdullah Al Sattar, Nurun Nahar Chisty, Afsana Sultana, Mahmudul Hasan, Rashed Mahmud, Syed Shahid Abbas, Guillaume Fournie, Md Ahasanul Hoque

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