ECHINOCOCCOSIS IN CATTLE.

Echinococcosis also referred to as hydatid disease is caused by larva stages of tapeworm;echinococcus granulosus which inhabits the intestines of carnivore. The echinococcus specie in dog is responsible for hydatidosis in cattle.

This usually occurs in free range cattle that are in close proximity to dogs. Hydatidosis in cattle causes severe economic losses due to condemnation of organs.These cysts are found in liver,muscles and brain.

LIVER ABSCESS.

FOOD FRAUD IN BEEF PROCESSING PLANT.

Beef processing and handling is riddled with a lot of challenges, ranging from lack of insurance policy to lack of compensation to butchers who have their animals condemned.

The food industry has faced with a lot of challenges and all hands must be on deck to ensure that the proper protocols are enforced. The food fraud saga rocking some countries has resulted in several food recalls and a larger percentage of the populace are changing their dietary preferences. 

Sharp practices are employed by processors to ensure they make profit to the detriment of consumers. 

 Have you gone to the market to buy beef weighing a particular KG,but when you leave on kitchen unit you discover a reduction in size? or you cut up the beef and when its done you discover a dramatic reduction? well!!! welcome to food fraud arena. 

The carcass is usually punctured and water is poured in the carcass to increase the weight.When you ask processors to supply beef at a particular weight,they simply add water to make up for the short fall and break even. #change it # new paradigm # better processing # meat inspection laws.# new breed butchers.

BIRD FLU # WAY FORWARD.

The avian influenza virus still affecting poultry and causing severe economic losses,thus a seminar was organized for farmers to highlight ways to stop the virus,,and what to do in case of an outbreak. The seminar centered on bio security, steps and chemical agents of choice.The core of what i discussed can be read here; http://veterinarymedicineechbeebolanle-ojuri.blogspot.com/2015/07/bio-security-on-farms.html. The importance of foot dip,tyre dips and hand washing was emphasized while the sharing of tools,implements was discouraged as this is a possible infection route. The importance of early reporting was also emphasized as this is the key factor to compensation.