Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications
ABSTRACT
The occurrence of fetal wastage in Ubakala abattoir for the period of five months was 12.2%. Most (40.3%) of the wasted Fetuses were in their first trimester of gestation while 26.4% and 33.3% were in their second and third trimesters respectively. It was also observed that 38% of the wasted fetuses were male while 34% were females. The ratio of slaughtered cow to slaughtered pregnant cows is 8:1. This ratio is quite high and should be looked into. The economic loss is related to the wastages of fetuses in the abattoir should be carefully considered and addressed.
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NWAOKORO, C (2021). Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Apr 18, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/bovine-fetal-wastage-in-ubakala-abattoir-public-health-and-economic-implications-7-2
CHUKWUKA, NWAOKORO. "Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 03 Sep. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/bovine-fetal-wastage-in-ubakala-abattoir-public-health-and-economic-implications-7-2. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
CHUKWUKA, NWAOKORO. "Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 03 Sep. 2021. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/bovine-fetal-wastage-in-ubakala-abattoir-public-health-and-economic-implications-7-2 >.
CHUKWUKA, NWAOKORO. "Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 18 Apr. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/bovine-fetal-wastage-in-ubakala-abattoir-public-health-and-economic-implications-7-2