Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Meat Hygiene Among Butchers in Abattoirs and Meat Markets in Wadi Salih Garsila, Central Darfur - Sudan
Mudathir Yahya Abduelrahmana,
Saber Yaseen Adama,
Abdelkareem Abdalla Ahmed,
Hamza Abdalla Eltahir*
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
54-64
Received:
7 September 2024
Accepted:
24 September 2024
Published:
10 October 2024
Abstract: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to meat hygiene among butchers and meat workers in abattoirs and markets in Garsila. A total of one hundred structured questionnaires were used to collect data on participants' knowledge and practices regarding meat hygiene, and data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. The results showed that all butchers (100%) in this study were male, with 27% aged between 36 and 45 years. Less than half (41%) of the butchers were older than 46. Additionally, 90% of butchers were married, while 10% were single. The study found that 46% had less than 10 years of work experience, while 24% had 11 to 20 years of experience. Notably, 90% of butchers were uneducated, with only 1% holding a university degree. Furthermore, 99% believed regular handwashing can reduce the risk of meat contamination, and 84% thought using appropriate gloves could minimize contamination. However, 20% believed that freezing meat is not important for preservation. There was unanimous agreement among all butchers that wearing clean personal protective equipment improves meat hygiene. In conclusion, the study indicates moderate awareness regarding meat hygiene among butchers and meat workers in Wadi Salih Garsila.
Abstract: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to meat hygiene among butchers and meat workers in abattoirs and markets in Garsila. A total of one hundred structured questionnaires were used to collect data on participants' knowledge and practices regarding meat hygiene, and data analysis was performed using SPSS version...
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Research Article
Outbreak Investigation and Economic Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease in Bovine in Western Amhara Regional State, North Western Ethiopia
Betelihem Yirdaw*
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
65-75
Received:
17 October 2024
Accepted:
8 November 2024
Published:
28 November 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajz.20240704.12
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Abstract: Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed wild and domestic animals and causes significant economic losses in the livestock industry. This aim of this study was to identify the circulating serotypes and determine it’s economic impact on cattle production. A a retrosepective questionnaire survey was conducted with 100 farm owners from six districts to determine the economic losses associated with foot and mouth diseases over one year. During the survy, fourteen active case epithelial tissue samples from three districts, which outbreak occure, were collected from the fourteen cattle. The collected tissue sample detected using real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The foot and mouth diseases serotype O, A, SAT1, and SAT2 were identified using a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In addition questionnaire survey data revealed that the average economic loss was 5553.21ETB (132.21$USA) per herd and 1124.13ETB (26.76$USA) per individual animal. The present investigation indicated that still foot and mouth disease outbreaks occurred in different areas of the northwestern Amhara region, and the economic impact of the disease is extremely severe, resulting in massive economic losses. Therefore, it is recommended that further studies on the epidemiology, vaccine trials, and socioeconomic consequences should be conducted to design appropriate control options.
Abstract: Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed wild and domestic animals and causes significant economic losses in the livestock industry. This aim of this study was to identify the circulating serotypes and determine it’s economic impact on cattle production. A a retrosepective questionnaire survey was condu...
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Research Article
Impact of Feeding Practices on the Reproductive Performance of Kirdimi Goats in the Department of Tandjilé-Center, Chad
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2024
Pages:
76-83
Received:
5 November 2024
Accepted:
18 November 2024
Published:
29 November 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajz.20240704.13
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Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the reproductive parameters of Kirdimi goats in relation to feeding practices in the department of Tandjilé-Center, in southern Chad. The study was conducted between April 2022 and January 2023 by monitoring 107 goats on 35 farms. The choice of animals was made according to the type of feeding practices implemented by the agro-pastoralists and are concerned, as the goats have given birth at least once. Reproduction data are collected once a month by the monitoring officer using an individual goat monitoring sheet and have been used to calculate a few reproduction parameters including: the interval between farrowing, the farrowing rate, the prolificacy rate and the pre-weaning mortality rate. The XLSTAT software (1.9.6) was used to analyze the data. The results indicate that calving occurs year-round with peaks in October and February; Births were single (50.50%), double (42.57%) and triple (6.98%). The mean farrowing rate is 72.27±44.98%, the prolificacy rate is 154.94±63.70%, the pre-weaning mortality rate is 15.56 ±33.40% and the interval between births is 266.164 ± 100.70 days. The reproductive performance of Kirdimi goats was interesting and feeding practices combining feed supplements had positive effects on reproductive parameters. However, improvements need to be made in rationing and breeding management in order to promote better goat productivity in the department.
Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the reproductive parameters of Kirdimi goats in relation to feeding practices in the department of Tandjilé-Center, in southern Chad. The study was conducted between April 2022 and January 2023 by monitoring 107 goats on 35 farms. The choice of animals was made according to the type of feeding practices ...
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