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This study was conducted to evaluate the growth performance and survival rate of Boer x Central Highland goats. Data collected under field condition were utilized for this study. The overall least squares mean for birth weight (BWT), weaning weight (3MWT), six-month weight (6MWT), weight gain from birth to weaning (ADG1) and weight gain from weaning to six months of age (ADG2) for Boer crossbred goats were 2.73 kg, 10.4 kg, 14.5 kg, 84.4 g day-1 and 49.4 g day-1 , respectively. Whereas the overall least squares mean BWT, 3MWT, 6MWT, ADG1 and ADG2 for Central Highland goats were 1.79 kg, 6.77 kg, 10.6 kg, 54.1 g day-1 and 50.4 g day-1 , respectively. Sex, birth type and year of birth were the major determinants for growth traits. The pre-weaning survival rate of crossbred goats was 81.7%. The overall mean litter size at birth, litter size at weaning and weaning rate for Central Highland does were 1.48 kids, 1.21 kids, 81.7%, respectively. The pre-weaning growth performance of Boer crossbreds was superior to the indigenous Central Highland goats. However, the post-weaning growth rate was found to be similar for both genotypes. Central Highland goat had a moderate prolificacy and mothering ability.

This study was conducted to evaluate the growth performance and survival rate of Boer x Central Highland goats. Data collected under field condition were utilized for this study. The overall least squares mean for birth weight (BWT), weaning weight (3MWT), six-month weight (6MWT), weight gain from birth to weaning (ADG1) and weight gain from weaning to six months of age (ADG2) for Boer crossbred goats were 2.73 kg, 10.4 kg, 14.5 kg, 84.4 g day-1 and 49.4 g day-1, respectively. Whereas the overall least squares mean BWT, 3MWT, 6MWT, ADG1 and ADG2 for Central Highland goats were 1.79 kg, 6.77 kg, 10.6 kg, 54.1 g day-1 and 50.4 g day-1, respectively. Sex, birth type and year of birth were the major determinants for growth traits. The pre-weaning survival rate of crossbred goats was 81.7%. The overall mean litter size at birth, litter size at weaning and weaning rate for Central Highland does were 1.48 kids, 1.21 kids, 81.7%, respectively. The pre-weaning growth performance of Boer crossbreds was superior to the indigenous Central Highland goats. However, the post-weaning growth rate was found to be similar for both genotypes. Central Highland goat had a moderate prolificacy and mothering ability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection and related factors among adult population in Central Highland, 2018. Methods: The study applied the cross-sectional descriptive design with the combination of structured interview and serological blood tests. There were 2428 respondents in 03 provinces, namely Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Nong included in the study which was conducted from September to December 2018. Results: The prevalence of hepatitis B infection among adults in Central Highland was 11.2% with the positive uniformity among provinces in the region. The findings also showed that male adults, farmers and those who have relatives with liver disease and experienced the kidney dialysis possessed a higher rate of hepatitis B virus infection than the one of other groups. The findings also showed that the respondents had a low uptake of the vaccine among infected group (6.3%). Study subjects with vaccination were less affected by hepatitis B virus infection rate than the ones without vaccination. Conclusions: The high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B in the Central Highland indicates that it needs much more attention of Ministry of Health and local authorities for prevention of infection through mother-to-child transmission and early infection due to late immunization and more rescue investment for diagnostic, evaluation, follow up and treatment of people with chronic HBV infection. The consideration regarding occupations, family history of liver diseases is also required for during the intervention implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To provide policy implication for improving household welfare, one should understand which characteristics of households in a specific location they live, enable them to raise their welfare levels. This paper uses micro-econometric models for investigating the determinants of household welfare in the Central Highland, Vietnam using the recent data from the Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey in 2016. Despite the relative simplicity, rich information is obtained from its use on cross-sectional survey data. Both descriptive statistics and regression analysis were employed in the study. Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and a Logit estimators were used to examine factors affecting household income and poverty incidence, respectively. Results specific to the region include: a substantial contribution of nonfarm self-employment and education to household income and poverty eradication; wage employment is positively associated with poverty alleviation but not per capita income; and only some types of land were positively related to income and poverty reduction. The findings suggest that policies for poverty reduction should aim at improving the access of the poor to education and nonfarm employment.

To provide policy implication for improving household welfare, one should understand which characteristics of households in a specific location they live, enable them to raise their welfare levels. This paper uses micro-econometric models for investigating the determinants of household welfare in the Central Highland, Vietnam using the recent data from the Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey in 2016. Despite the relative simplicity, rich information is obtained from its use on cross-sectional survey data. Both descriptive statistics and regression analysis were employed in the study. Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and a Logit estimators were used to examine factors affecting household income and poverty incidence, respectively. Results specific to the region include: a substantial contribution of nonfarm self-employment and education to household income and poverty eradication; wage employment is positively associated with poverty alleviation but not per capita income; and only some types of land were positively related to income and poverty reduction. The findings suggest that policies for poverty reduction should aim at improving the access of the poor to education and nonfarm employment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]