The effects of UV irradiation at a wavelength of 254 nm on the survival of Campylobacter jejuni on the surfaces of broiler meat, skin, and carcasses were studied. On broiler carcasses, the effects of UV were also studied in combination with activated oxygen. The surfaces were inoculated with varying counts of C. jejuni and treated with UV irradiation using doses ranging between 9.4 and 32.9 mW/...

The study was carried out to evaluate the physical facilities of four major abattoirs in North-western states of Nigeria these are: Mayanka abattoir in Kano, Kara abattoir in Sokoto, Zango abattoir Zaria and Kawo abattoir in Kaduna. The facilities of these abattoirs were evaluated based on their presence and functional status. Pictures were taken using digital camera to document conditions of t...

This review highlights some recent developments in our understanding of stress and physical injuries that occur before and during transport to slaughter, during handling at livestock markets, and at the time animals are put-up for slaughter within abattoirs. Stress in pigs during transfer to the stunning point within the abattoir has important effects on meat quality, and there is growing evide...

Import ban, an extreme form of restriction prohibiting the trade a good is implemented under different scenarios including outbreak disease to prevent spread infection. While such policy may have varying degrees impact on sectors domestic economy, end-users in question are key providing useful information its success or failure. In this regard, study was conducted assess Senegal's poultry impor...

Ensuring good game meat hygiene is a challenge in the hunting supply chain. Game carcasses can be soiled with intestinal contents or other substances from environment due to and handling practices. This soiling increase microbial load (ML) of carcass resulting meat. The aim this study was investigate whether rinsing unsoiled body cavities drinking water reduce ML carcasses. Carcasses 23 roe dee...

Mead, G, c.: Application of HACCP Principles in the Meat 1ndustry: a United Kingdom Perspective, Acta vet. Brno 1997.66: 117-125. Because of the rising incidence of microbial foodborne disease in the UK. particular attention is being given to the application of HACCP principles in all sectors of the food industry, including meat production. The basic requirements of HACCP systems for the red me...

This study is conducted to determine the meat purchase, storage, handling or preparation, and personal hygiene practices of consumers living in Istanbul their level knowledge on food safety practices. A questionnaire was sent 830 consumers, who were responsible for primary shopping cooking households. Participants achieved a certain score with responses statements questionnaire. The difference ...

The health and quality compliance of game carcasses (n = 295) intended for the South African export market and aspiring to comply with the strict hygiene requirements of the European Union were compared with game carcasses (n = 330) available for the local market and currently not subjected to meat safety legislation. Samples were collected in similar seasons and geographical areas in South Afr...

A study to detect human taeniasis and cysticercosis was conducted in 4 village communities served by the Bethanie clinic in the North West Province, based on reports of people being diagnosed there with epileptiform episodes. Many home owners in the villages rear pigs in small numbers for both meat availability and an immediate income from live pig or pig meat sales. The primary aim of the work...