Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications
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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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APA
CHUKWUKA, N. Z. (2021). Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from http://repository.mouau.edu.ng/works/bovine-fetal-wastage-in-ubakala-abattoir-public-health-and-economic-implications-7-2
MLA
CHUKWUKA, NWAOKORO ZEPHANIAH. "Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications." Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, 3 Sep. 2021, http://repository.mouau.edu.ng/works/bovine-fetal-wastage-in-ubakala-abattoir-public-health-and-economic-implications-7-2. Accessed June 7, 2026.
Chicago
CHUKWUKA, NWAOKORO ZEPHANIAH. "Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications." Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (2021). Accessed June 7, 2026. http://repository.mouau.edu.ng/works/bovine-fetal-wastage-in-ubakala-abattoir-public-health-and-economic-implications-7-2