FOOD SAFETY ALERT: FOOD HANDLING AND MARKETING.

 

A concerned citizen sent me this picture, he was wondering why these butchers were washing goats in this dirty water.

A more intense look at the picture will show various activities going on here: 1) slaughtering is going on beside the 2 buildings.

2)Ponmo processing also ongoing.

3) A processor is carrying  processed hides, another processor fetching this same dirty water for processing.

4) A table with processed hides and some quarters.

5) Horns and other wastes generated from slaughtering.

6) Did you notice the person sitting on the white bucket? guess what the person is doing?

 Do you know where these animal parts are been sold? Are you sure of what you are eating?

 Stay safe always, buy only  #beef, #beef-products certified wholesome from markets traceable to registered abattoirs only.

A thousand and one things are wrong with this picture. Food safety is everybody's business,stay safe.

This picture was taken by this concerned citizen while in traffic on the long bridge.

 

Learn why supporting your local butchers is an invaluable part of sustaining a healthy economy and environment.

Learn why supporting your local butchers is an invaluable part of sustaining a healthy economy and environment.

Local butchers have been an integral part of our economy and environment for centuries. They provide us with fresh, quality meat that can be used to make meals for ourselves or those we love. As consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impact their food choices have on the planet, local butchers are becoming more important than ever before in terms of protecting our economy and environment. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore why local butchers are so crucial to both these aspects and what steps you can take if you want to support them within your community.

The Benefits Of Shopping Locally For Meat.

Shopping locally has a number of benefits when it comes to purchasing meat. 

• Quality – Local butcher shops offer superior cuts at competitive prices because they source directly from small farmers who practice humane animal husbandry methods; free range animals tend to produce higher quality meats due to increased exercise which results in leaner muscle development, better flavor profiles and improved texture overall.

• Freshness– Local butcher shops typically process orders quickly ensuring customers receive fresher product delivered faster than conventional stores whose supply chains may involve multiple middlemen sometimes resulting in weeks between farm gate delivery up until point-of sale purchase by consumer.  This reduces risk associated with spoilage over time'.  Meat marts allow customers access to display cubicles  enabling shoppers inspect goods.  Advanced bookings also offers further protection against potential mishandling during transit stages prior arriving store shelves ready for consumption .

• Support The Economy & Environment - By shopping at independent businesses like a local butcher shop  helps ensure money circulates through communities rather being funneled off elsewhere thus boosting area economies. This also supports smaller scale sustainable farming practices which helps to reduce negative impacts agriculture production often entails.  

Additionally since majority ingredients are sourced nearby there is reduced need to transport materials long distances hence cutting carbon emissions significantly benefiting health climate change initiatives world wide .

Making A Difference Through Your Purchases.

It's never been easier today than it was even just five years ago for people looking to make conscious decisions about where they buy their food from—especially when it comes down specifically selecting sources. Sustainably raised livestock products not considered harmful  to ecosystems surrounding them and also welfare of the animals .

 Fortunately there ways individuals able contribute positive shift away industrialized agriculture towards more ethical forms sourcing proteins without breaking bank doing so :

• Buy Directly From Butchers – Visit nearest reputable Butcher shop ask questions regarding origin/source Suppliers usually determine whether items purchased meet personal standards regards sustainability humaneness .

Butchers usually happy to discuss details of  processes involved in procuring meat they sell including variety cuts available. Butchers  also discusses the grades  ranging from high end prime low end budget friendly options .The customers' preference  is always a pleasant experience working  on a one on one basis. The benefit  direct dealing is  having trustworthiness, accountability and transparency is guaranteed knowing exactly what they are getting  with every visit.

• Join Community Supported Meat Sharing  Programmes.(CSMSP)  - Participate CSMSP programs join collective share responsibility.This reduces costs risks with reward of assorted  parts.

CSMSP  depending location and provider- setup cooperation system allows members access fresh meat at lowest prices  while simultaneously investing in future agricultural endeavors. This strengthens localized networks and  aids mutual solidarity among participants.

 Lastly dont forget to check labels for certification information.

Conclusion: It goes without saying how essential  the role butchers  play providing citizens safe nutritious beef.  The rise  in awareness importance  of eating ethically raised livestock coupled with efforts  to move away from reliance on heavily dependent processed convenience beef moves us back  to basics of real wholesome  dishes for healthier happier lifestyles..

 Therefore next consider replenishing stock protein supplies remember look no farther than your neighborhood butcher Shop  and reap rewards supporting locals sustaining planet same time ...

#meat sharing #franchising

The effects of stress on Livestock and meat quality prior to and during slaughter.

 The effects of stress on Livestock and meat quality prior to and during slaughter.

Animal welfare hammers on 5 freedoms for animals among these are : 1) freedom from pain,injury and disease.

2) Freedom from hunger and thirst.

3)Freedom to express normal natural behavior.

4)Freedom from discomfort.

5)Freedom from fear and distress.

The aforementioned freedoms can be referred to holistically as freedom from stress. Stress impacts health, production, productivity as well as carcass quality in Livestock. 

The effects of stress on Livestock and meat quality prior to and during slaughter.

Animals presented for slaughtering in a stress free environment has natural conversion of muscle to meat, PH  will fall from 7 to about 5.4-5.7. The meat quality is excellent and has bright red color.

Animals that experience stress 24-48 hours prior slaughter have meat quality compromised.The PH does not fall to optimum level staying higher resulting in beef with darker color. The beef  is dark, firm to touch and has high fluid holding  capacity. This is referred to as dark, firm and dry.(DFD). Beef that are DFD have poor storing capacity and prone to bacterial spoilage.

Animals that are stressed  45 minutes prior to slaughter also give beef of low quality.The short period of stress prior to slaughter will cause a rapid drop of PH..This drop will result in beef of lighter color, softer texture which feels wet with reduced capacity to hold water. This type of beef is referred to as soft, pale and exudative.(PSE)

LIVESTOCK INSURANCE AND INDUSTRIALIZATION.

              LIVESTOCK INSURANCE AND INDUSTRIALIZATION.

  Agric insurance is important for the growth and development of the agricultural sector in any economy. The essence of agric insurance is to protect farmers from losses resulting from hazards such as accidents, death of livestock, condemnation of carcass, flood,fire,pest,disease and emergency control measures such as in case of outbreaks of African swine fever,bird flu e.t.c

 Agric insurance is also relevant in abattoir operations,with particular reference to condemnation of carcasses,organs in disease conditions and transportation accident.

 The benefits of insurance are enormous,aside the monetary compensation, there is access to professionals who over- see the project. Certified animals are procured to start the project,data of farmers collected..This  encourages proper record keeping and disease control measures.

 When animal husbandry projects are insured,there will be proper management ,food safety will be enhanced and wholesome products will be in our market.

The fear of running at a loss is the reason why producers cut corners, avoid the necessary management protocol such as vaccination,reporting outbreaks,processing dead animals. This results use of unconventional feeding practices and unauthorized drugs in production to attain market weight early.


The possibility of export will increase, if there is a structure that ensure compliance to international standards. This will ensure rapid industrialization in that sector which will promote economic growth.

The agric insurance sector though a growing industry,still has a lot to do to encourage farmers to insure their businesses. A large percentage of farmers dont access this opportunity , because of lack of proper knowledge of the policy.


This is to their detriment and to the loss of the economy on a larger scale.The farmers /producers need financial bodies to work with them,to give soft landing in case of loss and to pay commensurate compensations in cases of emergency control of diseases.

 The farmers cant access certain loans because they are not insured; premium are not fixed and certain diseases are not included in the policies.

LIVESTOCK INSURANCE AND COMPENSATION IN BEEF PROCESSING PLANT.

The business of slaughtering animals and processing in the abattoir is capital intensive and a very complicated venture because of the myriad of problems associated with it.

 The business ideally is a money spinner but there are so many choke points in this venture especially in developing countries.

The system in developed countries have been fine-tuned that its a win-win situation: the butchers are happy and the citizen have access to wholesome beef.

 The issue with the beef processing plant is basically compensation: either in form of insurance or payment when carcass is condemned by meat inspectors/vets and animal health officers.

The livestock insurance policy is a major key to revamping the beef processing industry.

 A butcher buys cattle, transports them to site of sale/ slaughter; some died in-transit, some in the market before sale and others after sale.

The cattle that makes it to the slaughter line upon examination has some diseased organs that need to be condemned,or has generalized TUBERCULOSIS; who bears these losses??? How will the butcher be sincere or follow the proper procedure?? your guess is as good as mine.

 The benefit of insurance in the agric sector is germane to economic growth and food safety. when the butchers are duly compensated for loss of animals and also for carcass in the abattoir from compensation schemes then food safety is ensured.

 The formulation of policies,laws, edits means nothing, when nobody bears the brunt.