Bovine Fetal Wastage In Ubakala Abattoir: Public Health And Economic Implications:- Nwaokoro, Zephaniah C

Authors: NWAOKORO, ZEPHANIAH CHUKWUKA | Medical & Health Sciences Veterinary Medicine Projects 49 pages 9,154 words

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ABSTRACT viii The occurrence of fetal wastage in Ubakala abattoir for the period offive 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% ofthe 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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