ABSTRACT A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the operational
facilities and sanitary practices in Zangon Shanu abattoir, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Semi …

Abstract Background and Objective: The sanitary and hygiene conditions of abattoir are of
public health concern because of its implications on the quality of meat being sold in the …

Background Meat, a universal staple food item is gotten primarily from farm animals after
slaughtering and preparation in abattoirs or slaughter houses. The slaughtering of animals …

Contribution/Originality: The findings of this study are critical in understanding and
regulating the meat sector in Ijebu-Ode, as they provide objective evidence that can be used …

Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 157
butchers in Uyo using a semi-structured questionnaire for data collection. Facility …

Abattoirs are needed to centralize slaughter processes and ensure surveillance of animal
diseases at slaughter in order to avoid zoonotic transmission to humans through meat …

Abattoirs are facilities approved for collection, inspection and slaughter of food animals for
human consumption. These facilities are established to centralize slaughtering processes …

An abattoir provides facilities where animals are slaughtered. The current state of most
abattoirs in developing countries particularly Nigeria are a matter of concern considering the …

Background: Skin sepsis is a pyodermal infection caused by Lancefield's group streptococci
and Staphylococcus aureus. It is characterized by discolored and mottled skin, cellulitis …

The Slaughterhouse located at a suburban area of Hyderabad, Sindh, underwent an
evaluation of its operational facilities and hygienic standards using a descriptive cross …