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Laos Beef
Facts about beef in Laos
- regarded as the national dish of Laos is a type of Lao minced meat salad known as Larb.
- Food consumption is different in urban and rural areas. According to the Ministry of Health- urban people’s diet is well-balanced since they consume meat- fish- eggs as well as green leafy vegetables.
- The total meat consumption in Laos was approximately 21 kg per capita in 2009 with an annual growth rate forecast of 4.5%
- With the current rapid rate of economic development expected to continue in Laos and the Greater Mekong Sub region- expansion of the domestic and regional markets for food requires a more bio secure and sustainable supply of safe meat