Markets and Trade

No. 36 The role of digital technologies in livestock traceability and trade

Year of publication2020
AuthorFAO
PublisherFAO
AbstractThis policy brief provides an overview on the role of digital technologies in optimizing traceability in trade for animals and animal products. It highlights the ways in which digital technologies can the enhance performance for monitoring and controlling animal disease, managing food safety and fraud risks, complying with animal production and food standards, facilitating trade and raising consumer awareness.
Available inEnglish
 
Product typeJournal; magazine; bulletin
SeriesTrade Policy Briefs
Keywordsdigital technology; livestock; traceability; trade