Small Ruminant Fetal Wastage at Asella Abattoir in Central Ethiopia; Reflection on Potential Country Level Implications

Chuko, Tamirat; Wakayo, Befekadu Urga; Mohammed, Ousman; Dawo, Teka Feyera

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20151005105350

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“…The economic losses associated with indiscriminate slaughtering of pregnant animals in abattoirs in Nigeria have been quantified and reported to be huge (running into millions of dollars annually) and findings from this study support other previous findings in the country and other African countries (Alhaji & Odetokun, 2013;Awoyomi et al, 2013;Bokko, 2011;Nma, 2011;Nonga, 2015;Tamirat et al, 2015). The cyclic trends and patterns of pregnant animal slaughtering and subsequent foetal wastage will continue until improvements in legislation/ policies and best standard practices for abattoirs concerning meat inspections and animal welfare are enhanced in the country.…”

Section: Foetal Wastage Patternssupporting

confidence: 89%

“…Our findings revealed that the ratio of female to male animals slaughtered in the SH was 5:1, i.e., female cattle animals are five times more likely to be slaughtered than male. Several studies within Nigeria (Adama et al, 2011;Adeyemi et al, 2016;Hassan et al, 2016;Onyinye et al, 2018;Raimi et al, 2017) and in other African countries (Swai et al, 2015;Tamirat et al, 2015;Tasiame et al, 2016) have reported higher rates of female livestock animals slaughter. Nevertheless, other authors have documented otherwise (Bello et al, 2012;Uduak & Samuel, 2014;Alhaji et al, 2015;Ogunbodede & Oladele, 2016;Baba et al, 2018).…”

Section: Pattern Of Female Cattle Slaughteringmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Female cattle slaughter and foetal wastage: A case study of the Lafenwa abattoir, Ogun state, Nigeria

Adebowale

Ekúndayò

Awoseyi

2020

Cogent Food & Agriculture

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In developing countries, indiscriminate slaughtering of pregnant ruminants and consequent foetal wastage (FW) are persistent practices, which have impacted the agricultural and economic advancement of such countries. Retrospective data from 2008 to 2016 of a municipal slaughterhouse in Ogun state, Nigeria was assessed for the current patterns of female cattle (FC) slaughter and FW. A total of 353,503 (mean/year: 29,457 ± 1651) FC were slaughtered, and 44,713 (12.65%; mean/year: 3,726 ± 584) FW estimated over a period of 9 years. There were significant yearly variations in throughput of FC and FW (p < 0.0001), and a strong and positive correlation between FC and FW (r = 0.74, p = 0.006). We report a significant increase in FC slaughter and FW. Action plans such as awareness programs among livestock stakeholders, review on slaughter reforms, enforcement of policies that encourage realistic and positive attitude geared towards sustainable livestock practices, animal welfare, food security, and prohibition of pregnant animal slaughtering are required.

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Section: Foetal Wastage Patternssupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Pattern Of Female Cattle Slaughteringmentioning

confidence: 99%

Female cattle slaughter and foetal wastage: A case study of the Lafenwa abattoir, Ogun state, Nigeria

Adebowale

Ekúndayò

Awoseyi

2020

Cogent Food & Agriculture

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“…Abattoir post-mortem examination revealed that 65 of the female small ruminants examined including 36.3% of ewes and 27.6% of doe's were pregnant. This was lower than the 72.2% and 57.3% abattoir pregnancy wastage levels previously reported in Asella [28] and Jigjige [36], respectively. Likewise, higher levels of small ruminant pregnancy wastage has been reported from other parts of the world by Emady (1976) [37], 57.5% and Goossens, et al [25] 60.0%.…”

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“…Effective pregnancy detection system are lacking in most Ethiopian abattoirs [22], which opens room for substantial pregnancy wastage. In line with this, small ruminant abattoir pregnancy wastage of 72.2% has been reported in Asella leading to an estimated gross annual loss of 120,000 -200,000 US $ [28].…”

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Study on abattoir and clinical investigations on small ruminant reproductive disorders in Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Yikeber¹,

Mullusew²

2021

Int J Vet Sci Res

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Across-sectional study was conducted from December, 2016 up to April, 2017 in and around Jigjiga town, Ethiopia to determine female small ruminant reproductive disorders on ewes 183 (56.8 %) and does 139 (43.2 %) at abattoir and clinic. Many factors contribute for low small ruminant productivity including; feed shortage, poor feed quality, ineffective husbandry, health constraints and poor services. Abattoir post-mortem examination revealed that 65 of the female small ruminants examined including 36.3% of ewes and 27.6% of doe's were pregnant. A total of 26 (13%) and 12 (9.8%) female small ruminant reproductive disorders were observed in the abattoir/ postmortem and clinical investigations, respectively. Abortion/terminated pregnancy was observed in 19.4 % of the pregnant females including 2 clinical and 11 postmortem abattoir cases. Prevalence of abortion/terminated pregnancy was relatively higher (p> 0.050) in doe's, in younger (< 2 years) animals, and in middle gestation period. The reproductive disorders observed in non-pregnant females include clinical and post-mortem uterine infection 18 (7.1%); clinical retention of placenta 6 (2.4%) and post-mortem pyometra 1 (0.4%). Frequency of uterine infection and retained placental was similar in different species and age-groups. However, both conditions were higher in better body conditioned (p > 0.050) and recently parturient (p < 0.050) non-pregnant female small ruminants. A total of 40 specimens were taken in the clinical and abattoir investigations. This comprised of fetal fl uid aspirates 16 (40 %), vaginal swabs 12 (30 %), endometrial swabs 10 (25 %) and aborted fetal skin swabs 2 (5 %). A total of 46 bacteria representing 8 different groups were isolated from the genital specimens. Short Gram Positive Bacilli (23.9%), Streptococcus species (19.6%) and S. aureus (17.4%) were the major genital bacteria isolates. Generally 20 (43.5%), 12 (26.1%) and 14 (30.4%) of the bacterial isolates were found from fetal fl uid aspirate/skin swab, endometrial swabs and vaginal swabs, respectively. The majority of bacterial isolates (73.9%) came from healthy genital specimens whereas 17.4 % and 8.7 % were isolated from abortion and uterine infection cases. In conclusion, Abattoir investigation showed that ewes and does in the study area showed seasonal breeding tendency.

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Causes of organ condemnation in food animals slaughtered at a municipal abattoir in Oyo State, Nigeria

2021

Savannah Vet J

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Introduction: The abattoir is a registered premise where food animals are hygienically processed and converted to meat through methodical inspection carried out by certified public health veterinarians. This study was conducted to assess the causes of organ condemnation in food animals slaughtered at the Bodija abattoir in Oyo state. Methods: A retrospective abattoir-based survey was conducted for the year 2014. The data collected included: the throughput of food animals slaughtered, various disease conditions recorded, total number of suspected and laboratory based confirmed cases (where available) respectively, and total number of condemnations (partial or total condemnation) with organs involved. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and one-way Analysis of Variance test (ANOVA). Results: A total of 9527 (433.0±144.4), 1488 (67.6±52.4), 4971(226.0±132.9), and 1195(54.3±18.6) cattle, sheep, goat and pigs were slaughtered respectively. Some of the slaughtered cattle, sheep and goat, 29.4% (n = 1822), 1.4 % (n = 1488) and 3.8% (n = 4971) respectively, had abnormal conditions that led to condemnations of organs respectively. For organ specific condemnations, 447 (21.7%) and 141 (6.8%) livers were condemned due to fasciolosis and hepatitis respectively. Pimply gut, pneumonia and nephritis accounted for 433 (21.0%) intestines, 141 (6.8%) lungs and 88(4.3%) kidneys condemnations respectively. Overall, tuberculosis accounted for 402 (19.5%) condemnations of lungs, liver, kidneys and spleens. Significance: Organ condemnations constitute a huge meat loss and reduction in per capita animal protein consumption. It is emphasized in this work that pathological conditions encountered at the abattoir are preventable if adequate disease surveillance and control programs are implemented at critical control points of the red meat value chain.

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Small Ruminant Fetal Wastage at Asella Abattoir in Central Ethiopia; Reflection on Potential Country Level Implications

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Female cattle slaughter and foetal wastage: A case study of the Lafenwa abattoir, Ogun state, Nigeria

Female cattle slaughter and foetal wastage: A case study of the Lafenwa abattoir, Ogun state, Nigeria

Study on abattoir and clinical investigations on small ruminant reproductive disorders in Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Causes of organ condemnation in food animals slaughtered at a municipal abattoir in Oyo State, Nigeria

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