Poultry and policy in Ghana: Lessons from the periphery of an agricultural policy system

Sumberg, James; Awo, Martha Adimabuno; Kwadzo, Gladys

doi:10.1111/dpr.12223

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“…shows that lengthening the value chain both solves and creates issues, particularly problems with resources and environment (e.g. Frelat et al 2016;Sumberg et al 2017; Tibbo and van de Steeg 2013).…”

Section: Socio-economic Stressorsmentioning

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Urbanization, livestock systems and food security in developing countries: A systematic review of the literature

2019

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This study systematically reviews the peer-reviewed literature on livestock production and food security in urbanizing environments of developing countries to synthesize the existing evidence and identify priorities for future research. Specifically, a systematic literature review was undertaken using PubMed, ISI Web of Science and Scopus databases over the period 1980-2017, resulting in a final number of 72 articles meeting our selection criteria. The results revealed a fragmentation in the literature, which draws from a very small number of studies, and is positioned in widely varied research areas, environments, livestock systems and consumption patterns. With such heterogeneity, drawing generalizations from the literature may be unreachable. Furthermore, the literature is largely qualitative in nature, with very few comprehensive models to capture and integrate empirical evidence. Food security was typically found to be narrowly defined, focusing primarily on interlinks with livestock supply. Considerably less attention has been given to other relevant dimensions of food security, such as accessibility, utilization and stability. Another important finding of relevance to food security is a need to address the Bmissing middle^in livestock value chains since the literature has customarily concentrated extensively on the two ends of the livestock value chain, i.e., on production and consumption, while widely ignoring other elements and actors along the value chain. A further focus on the interrelationships between livestock production, food security and urbanization in developing countries through a holistic and interdisciplinary approach is recommended. Particularly, future research aiming to understand livestock systems in the context of rapid urbanization should put more emphasis on addressing the full continuum of the livestock value chain and the four dimensions that drive food security in developing countries and how they possibly interrelate.

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Section: Socio-economic Stressorsmentioning

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Urbanization, livestock systems and food security in developing countries: A systematic review of the literature

2019

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“…Several individuals engage in livestock production as a means of protein (meat and eggs) supplementation in the home, and also as a source of income 12,13. Commercial poultry production in Ghana is highly concentrated in the Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, and Greater Accra regions and these three regions contribute to almost 70% of commercial poultry production in the country 14,15…”

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“…12 , 13 Commercial poultry production in Ghana is highly concentrated in the Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, and Greater Accra regions and these three regions contribute to almost 70% of commercial poultry production in the country. 14 , 15…”

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Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of coagulase-negative <em>Staphylococci</em> isolated from poultry farms in three regions of Ghana

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The use of antibiotics in animal production has been associated with the development and spread of antibiotic-resistant organisms including commensals. Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CoNS) species, which were until recently considered non-pathogenic, have been associated with opportunistic infections and high resistance to several antibiotics. This study sought to determine the prevalence, identity, and phenotypic resistance of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. isolated from some selected poultry farms and farm workers in the Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, and Greater Accra regions of Ghana. Poultry litter samples and oral swabs of poultry farm workers were collected, from which bacterial species were isolated, identified, and analyzed. Various selective media were used for the presumptive identification of the different species. Confirmation of bacterial identity was done using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. Antibiotic susceptibility testing of the isolates was performed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Zones of growth inhibition were interpreted based on the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) guidelines. Two hundred and fifty-six coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., comprising S. sciuri (42.97%), S. lentus (35.94%), S. gallinarum (6.64%), S. xylosus (4.30%), S. haemolyticus (3.91%), S. saprophyticus (1.95%), and S. cohnii (0.39%) were confirmed by MALDI-TOF. CoNS were isolated from samples from the Brong Ahafo (48.83%), Ashanti (33.59%), and Greater Accra (17.78%) regions. Isolates from poultry litter constituted 55.47%, and farm workers 44.53%. All the isolates were susceptible to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and amikacin. The isolates exhibited high resistance toward tetracycline (57.03%), doxycycline (43.75%), and oxacillin (43.36%). Multi-drug resistance (MDR) was observed in 19.14% of the isolates. MDR was higher in isolates obtained from poultry farm workers (61.22%) than isolates from poultry litter (38.78%). The above findings call for stricter monitoring of antibiotic usage in both animal production and in humans.

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“…Chicken consumption has increased rapidly since 2000, and like rice, the bulk of local consumption has come from imports (Andam, Johnson, et al 2017). However, unlike rice where local production has grown alongside imports, local chicken production, especially production and packaging of the parts of chicken preferred by urban consumers, has been negligible compared with frozen imports (Sumberg, Awo, and Kwadzo 2017).…”

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Can local products compete against imports in West Africa? Supply-and demand-side perspectives on chicken, rice, and tilapia in Accra, Ghana

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2019

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established in 1975, provides researchbased policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. IFPRI's strategic research aims to foster a climate-resilient and sustainable food supply; promote healthy diets and nutrition for all; build inclusive and efficient markets, trade systems, and food industries; transform agricultural and rural economies; and strengthen institutions and governance. Gender is integrated in all the Institute's work. Partnerships, communications, capacity strengthening, and data and knowledge management are essential components to translate IFPRI's research from action to impact. The Institute's regional and country programs play a critical role in responding to demand for food policy research and in delivering holistic support for country-led development. IFPRI collaborates with partners around the world.

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Poultry and policy in Ghana: Lessons from the periphery of an agricultural policy system

Cited by 15 publications

References 9 publications

Urbanization, livestock systems and food security in developing countries: A systematic review of the literature

Urbanization, livestock systems and food security in developing countries: A systematic review of the literature

Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of coagulase-negative <em>Staphylococci</em> isolated from poultry farms in three regions of Ghana

Can local products compete against imports in West Africa? Supply-and demand-side perspectives on chicken, rice, and tilapia in Accra, Ghana

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