Abstract
ABSTRACT: Introduction: In Dong Nai province, Coronavirus serology from existing evidence has identified positive cases in bamboo rats, porcupines, and domestic pigs. The study aimed to determine the behavioral risk during wildlife farming related to Coronavirus in Dong Nai province, in 2022. Methods: Cross-sectional design on 413 actors along the wildlife value chain of bamboo, porcupine, civet, and sambar deer in two districts of Tan Phu and Vinh Cuu and 16 veterinary, health, forest ranger, and environmental officers from provincial to commune level from June to September 2022. Information was collected using semi-structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussion guidance. Results: Farmers are the central actor in the wildlife value chain.75,5% of farms have both wildlife and domestic animals. 48,4% of people do not worry about transmitted diseases in their farms. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is infrequent and unavailable. Waste is rarely treated, most of it is collected to fertilize crops. Conclusion/Recommendation: Sanitation in raising, transporting, and slaughtering wildlife is still limited. The study proposes interventions to enhance waste treatment, animal health, human health monitoring, and biosafety practices in captive wildlife farms. Keywords: coronavirus, wildlife, waste treatment, Veterinarian, forest protection
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