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Animals
By Tukur Muntari
Kano, Aug. 12, 2017 (NAN) Kano State Government has said that 2, 245 animals are slaughtered daily in four abattoirs in Kano metropolis for public consumption.
Dr Shehu Bawa, Director of Veterinary Services in the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Saturday that of the figure, 420 were cattle.
Bawa said that 1, 750 of the animals were sheep and goats, while 75 were camels.
“If we go by the slaughter register, no fewer than 2, 245 animals comprising cattle, sheep/goats and camels are slaughtered daily in Kano Municipality,” he said.
Bawa said the abattoirs where the animals were slaughtered included the main one located in Bachirawa in Ungoggo Local Government Area, in Unguwa Uku, Tarauni Local Government Area, and the one in Tudun Wada in Nasarawa Local Government Area.
He, however, expressed concern over the inadequate number of veterinary doctors who were supposed to ascertain the health status of the animals before being slaughtered.
“We really need more veterinary personnel who will inspect the animals and certify whether it is fit for human consumption or not,”he said.
The Director urged the state government to employ more veterinary doctors and other personnel to ensure effective meat inspection at the abattoirs before being transported to markets.
“So if we are to ensure effective supervision of activities at the abattoirs and maintain a healthy environment, more personnel have to be recruited to carry out the work,” he added. (NAN)
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edited by Sadiya Hamza