Slaughter Conditions and Slaughtering of Pregnant Cows in Southeast Nigeria: Implications to Meat Quality, Food Safety and Security
The increase in the slaughter of pregnant cows (SPCs) for meat (except as may be approved by veterinarians on health grounds to salvage the animal) is unethical. SPCs for meat is also counterproductive, detrimental to food security, and may enhance zoonotic disease transmission. In this context, the...
Main Authors: | Ugochinyere J. Njoga, Emmanuel O. Njoga, Obichukwu C. Nwobi, Festus O. Abonyi, Henry O. Edeh, Festus E. Ajibo, Nichodemus Azor, Abubakar Bello, Anjani K. Upadhyay, Charles Odilichukwu R. Okpala, Małgorzata Korzeniowska, Raquel P. F. Guiné |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/6/1298 |
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