Reasons for the seizure of cattle meat, their prevalence, and socio-economic impact in the Cotonou slaughterhouse
Laboratory of Ethnopharmacology and Animal Health, School of Sciences and Techniques of Animal Production, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, 01 BP: 526 Cotonou, Benin
Research Article
Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 07(01), 001-008
Article DOI: 10.30574/msarr.2023.7.1.0078
Publication history:
Received on 17 November 2022; revised on 15 January 2023; accepted on 18 January 2023
Abstract:
The epidemiology of livestock diseases can be monitored through information received from slaughterhouses. The aim of this study is to evaluate the frequency of the reasons for the seizure of cattle meat and the economic and social impact of these seizures at the slaughterhouse of Cotonou from June to August 2021. Out of a total of 6,828 slaughtered cattle, partial seizures were made – 831 (12.17%). The organs frequently seized were the lungs (46.21%) and the liver (32.85%). Other organs seized were the heart, kidneys, and udders.
Furthermore, after all the calculations, it was found that the seizures recorded during this year resulted in a total loss of around 7,625,000 XOF. These investigations were carried out in the Cotonou slaughterhouse, in order to contribute to the enrichment of the scientific sphere, but more importantly to be able to improve public health by identifying the dangers, and sources of diseases in humans.
Keywords:
Seizure; Carcass; Cattle; Slaughterhouse; Economic impact
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