Research Article
Food Safety Concerns Due to Veterinary Drug Residue in Animal Products in Selected Areas in Oromia, Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
1-6
Received:
27 October 2024
Accepted:
19 December 2024
Published:
9 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.avs.20251301.11
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Abstract: This study investigates the public health risks associated with veterinary drug residues in animal products within selected areas of Oromia, Ethiopia, a region heavily reliant on livestock for economic sustenance and food security. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey methodology, the research involved 209 livestock producers from both urban and rural settings to evaluate their awareness regarding the presence and risks of drug residues in food products, as well as their adherence to prescribed withdrawal periods following veterinary drug administration. The findings reveal alarming knowledge gaps, with a significant portion of respondents (63.1% to 70.2%) unaware of the potential health hazards linked to drug residues in animal-derived food products. Additionally, only 25.8% of farmers reported that they consider withdrawal periods before marketing their livestock or livestock products, indicating a critical lapse in food safety practices. These lapses not only jeopardize public health but also threaten the integrity of the livestock sector and its contribution to the economy. Given these findings, the study underscores the urgent need for improved regulatory frameworks, enhanced educational outreach, and increased access to veterinary services. By implementing targeted interventions aimed at raising awareness and compliance with withdrawal periods, stakeholders can significantly mitigate the risks associated with veterinary drug residues. This research highlights the importance of collaborative efforts among government bodies, veterinary professionals, and livestock producers to ensure safer animal husbandry practices and protect public health in Oromia, Ethiopia.
Abstract: This study investigates the public health risks associated with veterinary drug residues in animal products within selected areas of Oromia, Ethiopia, a region heavily reliant on livestock for economic sustenance and food security. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey methodology, the research involved 209 livestock producers from both urban and rura...
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Research Article
Major Cause of Organ Condemnations and Its Economic Significance in Cattle Slaughtered in Nekemte Municipal Abattoirs, East Wollega, Ethiopia
Mohammed Mahmud Hammed*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
7-17
Received:
17 June 2024
Accepted:
3 December 2024
Published:
17 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.avs.20251301.12
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Abstract: A cross-sectional study was carried out from September 2013 to February 2014 to identify the major cause of organ combination, and associated threat factors and estimate direct economic losses attributed to the condemned organ in cattle slaughtered at Nekemte Municipal abattoir, western Oromia, Ethiopia. Before slaughter, cattle were subordinated to anti-mortem examinations to identify physical abnormalities and gross pathological lesions. During the ante mortem examination, in 71 (18.5%) cattle, colourful types of abnormalities were detected including; Bruise (7.8), localised lesion (3.4), brand (2.1), lameness (1.3%), lacrimation (1.04), nasal discharge (1.6), and blindness (1.3). Postmortem examination revealed that 115 (29.9%) livers, 70 (18.2%) lungs, 2 (0.52%) hearts 7 (1.8%) kidneys, and 5 (1.3%) spleen were condemned due to various causes. Fasciolosis (29.9%) was the main cause of liver combination followed by hydatid tubercle (4.9) and cirrhosis (3.9), independently. The major causes of lung infection were hydatid cysts, pneumonia, and emphysema accounting for 4.9, 5.2, and 3.9, independently. Hydronephrosis and pericarditis were the major causes of kidney and heart condemnation with rates of 1.3 and 0.52, independently. Organ combination shows significant differences (P < 0.05) with age group, cattle origin, and body condition status. The total financial loss estimated in this study, due to organs condemned was 117845 ETB (Ethiopian Birr) (6105.96 US Dollar) per year. Generally, this study showed that hydatidosis and fasciolosis are important complaint problems in cattle in the study area.
Abstract: A cross-sectional study was carried out from September 2013 to February 2014 to identify the major cause of organ combination, and associated threat factors and estimate direct economic losses attributed to the condemned organ in cattle slaughtered at Nekemte Municipal abattoir, western Oromia, Ethiopia. Before slaughter, cattle were subordinated t...
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