Food Safety Implementation and Associated Challenges: Insights from Cambodia’s Pangasius Fish and Chicken Farms
< 0.005). Notably, fish farmers reported using human medications (e.g., paracetamol) and often neglecting withdrawal periods due to limited VMP access and insufficient knowhow. While acknowledging the pilot-scale sample size, the findings of our modelling complement our qualitative analysis and provide a foundational model for future research. These findings suggest that farmer knowledge and systemic barriers are the primary drivers of food safety outcomes. The study highlights the urgent need for targeted training in good practices and responsible VMP use. Future research should explore scalable interventions to enhance regulatory compliance among smallholder farmers.
Authors
- Sinh Dang-Xuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0522-7808)
- Rortana Chea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3063-6398)
- Shwe Phue San
- Tumnoon Charaslertrangsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8053-0989)
- Chhoun Chamnan
- Leab Kong
- Fidero Kuok (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1067-9953)
- Linda Nicolaides (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4349-0252)
- Stephen Young (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8490-4545)
- Ra Thorng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3380-760X)
- Delia Grace
Institutions
- Mahidol University (TH)
- National Meanchey University (KH)
- Fisheries Administration (KH)
- University of Greenwich (GB)
- International Livestock Research Institute (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary Sciences
- Published
- 2026-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13040380
- Primary Topic
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00