Open AccessFoetal Wastage In Abattoirs And Its Implications: Situation Report From Ogun State, Nigeria.
Author(s) -
M. A. Oyekunle,
O.O. Olubanjo,
OE Fasina
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nigerian journal of animal production
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0331-2062
DOI - 10.51791/njap.v19i.2081
Subject(s) - ogun state , nigerians , herd , zoology , socioeconomics , geography , biology , economics , local government , political science , archaeology , law
This study examined the magnitude and implications of foetal wastage resulting from the slaughtering of pregnant cows in Lafenwa - Abeokuta and Ijebu-Igbo abattoirs in Ogun State between 1984 and 1989. Results show that one foetus is wasted for every 8 cattle slaughtered in the abattoirs. This has the grave effects of reducing over time the herd size and revenue of owners, the access of most Nigerians to a nutritive source of dietary protein and therefore the ability to attain the internationally recommended protein intake level per caput per day.