Dr Ian Patrick conducted a scoping study in Indonesia with the aim of determining the level of economic, social and technical incentives that existed for commercial poultry farmers to take responsibility for poultry disease control in their communities. While the GoI has implemented HPAI control programs supported by regulations, it is the commonly held view that HPAI and other poultry diseases will continue to reduce profitability, increase poverty and cause human mortalities unless there is community-level ownership of responsibility for biosecurity and its implementation.

The scoping study found considerable potential to develop incentives in poultry farming communities, which with the support of industry, might drive improved disease control through improved biosecurity. The development of cost-effective biosecurity measures appropriate for NICPS farms is the most important issue identified for further research.

Contact: Dr Ian Patrick

Last modified:Jun 17th, 2009
Updated by Michael Coleman