Animal Products in SubSaharan Africa. Animal products are vital components of the diets and livelihoods of people across sub-Saharan Africa. They are frequently traded in local, unregulated markets and this can pose significant health risks. This volume presents an accessible overview of these issues in the context of food safety, zoonosesnbspand public health, while at the same time maintaining fair and equitable livelihoods for poorer people across the continent.