Reducing Biosecurity Risks in Informal Poultry Slaughter: A Pilot Intervention Among Mobile Poultry Vendors in Bangladesh

Introduction Mobile poultry vending and slaughtering practices in Bangladesh pose potential public health risks due to poor hygiene, unsafe waste disposal, and close human-animal interactions. Limited data exist on these practices and feasible interventions to improve biosecurity among mobile poultry vendors. Methods This mixed-method study was conducted in three phases across four sub-districts in three districts. Phase 1 involved 416 hours of structured observation, 40 in-depth vendor interviews, and 40 informal customer interviews. Phase 2 involved the development and pilot testing of an in

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