Workplace dividers at meat and poultry plants may be an improvement as the industry seeks to protect its workers from COVID-19.
The meat and poultry industry has taken a number of measures to protect its workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, more needs to be done, said Maximo Torero Cullen, assistant director-general and chief economist for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Cullen -- who is also a professor on leave at the University of Pacific, Peru -- noted that most processing plants are “labor-intensive” and were not laid out with a workflow that is conducive to social distancing guidelines.
He showed a photo of a Tyson Foods plant where line workers were separated by plastic dividers, indicating that it is an improvement, but adding, “honestly, this doesn’t seem enough.”
“A change needs to go deeper than we are observing today, if we want to keep operating,” said Cullen.
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Therefore, it is an exceptional guard and working farm dog.
They were bred with a specific purpose centuries ago, and therefore, they have an interesting and rich history which we are going to review. Furthermore, we are also going to analyze the appearance standards and desirable temperament and traits.
Boerboels originate from South Africa and they appeared for the first time during the 1600s. Boers bred them to protect the homestead and to act as watchdogs and working farm dogs.
However, before them, they mainly used Mastiff-type dogs and Hounds for this purpose. Jan van Riebeeck arrived in South Africa in 1652 to establish a trading post, as commanded by the Dutch East India Company.
FOOD SAFETY : Survey finds hygiene focus when eating out after COVID-19 lockdown. Three quarters of respondents to a survey in the United Kingdom say good hygiene will be more of a factor in choosing a restaurant than before the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Results from the second COVID-19 British Foodservice Sentiment Study by The NPD Group show trust will be an important issue as
food service operators re-open for business.
Almost six out of 10 respondents said restaurants and bars are the riskiest places to be infected with COVID-19, and nearly two thirds said they will only go to restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments that they trust.
AGRIBUSINESS:10,000 farmers to benefit from World Bank-assisted project in Lagos .No fewer than 10,000 farmers in Lagos State are to benefit from the World Bank-assisted agricultural scheme, under the Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support, APPEALS, project. APPEALS, which revolves round training, is designed to build capacities of actors in the rice, aquaculture and poultry value chains.
The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Gbolahan Lawal, disclosed this on Thursday, during a ministerial briefing to commemorate first anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in office. He said the project is aimed at attaining large-scale production and processing of rice, eggs, poultry and fish and ultimately to boost food production in Lagos. Lawal said the efforts were targeted towards increasing the state’s self-sufficiency from less than 20 to 40 percent of its food needs by 2023.
He expressed the present administration’s commitment to improving the red meat value chain through the establishment of standard operating procedures in processing, packaging and sales of red meat in the state. The purpose, he said, was to ensure the provision of wholesome and hygienically processed beef for the populace, boost beef processing to international standards to facilitate export, and also stimulate foreign investment into the value chain.
He added that the implementation of the reform strategies were immediate, intermediate and long term. The immediate strategies include identification and classification of abattoirs, butchers and markets using a colour code, linkage of EKO refrigerated meat vans to identified abattoir for supplies to the markets classified with codes, accompanied with issued veterinary health certificate as evidence that the meat has been inspected.
AGRIBUSINESS: 9 RULES FOR RAISING RABBITS.If you want to offer your bunny the utmost comfort, you have to be careful when choosing his/her new home from all those multiple types of cages for rabbits.
Also, the right rabbit diet is extremely important because it will help your little friend stay healthy and strong, both physically and mentally.
When adopting animals we take full responsibility for their well-being because they will rely on us to make the best choices on their behalf. That is why we need to do extensive research to find out all the necessary information in order to keep them healthy and strong.
A well-balanced diet
Food plays an essential role in everyone’s life, including our bunnies.
When they are young, they need specific nutrients in order to enjoy proper growth. And, when they are adults they have specific nutritional requirements, which, if not met, can lead to severe health issues. And, we are aware that some nutritional deficiencies can even lead to death.
That is why your rabbit needs a complete and well-balanced diet packed with all the necessary minerals and vitamins that will help him/her thrive. Also, in order to have a healthy digestive system, your bun-bun requires high amounts of fiber.
Health care.
MANGE IN RABBIT. Mange in rabbit is caused by mite infestation.This tiny creatures burrow into skin,ear and feet region resulting in crusty scabs .There are patches of hair loss on coat resulting in bald areas.
VETERINARY MEDICINE: MANGE IN RABBIT. The mite infestation results in unthrifty condition in the rabbit because of constant scratching and pulling of affected areas,there is loss of weight and in severe condition fluids oozing out of scratched areas ,this predisposes the rabbit to secondary bacteria infection.
Handling rabbits.
Rabbits are tender and should be handled with care.They should never be pulled by ears or scruff,without support to feet and abdominal region.When rabbits are carried by ears,leaving feet dangling, they will struggle and likely snap their spine. see the pic. A Complete Guide to the Best Rabbit Breeds
Practical tips for starting a rabbit farm
A clean and safe environment
Your rabbit needs to live in a clean environment, and that is why you should clean his/her cage once every week. The bun bun’s litter box should be cleaned with white vinegar, or if it has deep and visible stains you can even soak it.
Remember that spot cleaning must be done daily, in order to offer your bunny a nice-smelling and safe habitat.
In order to prevent any allergies or health issues, you should clean your bunny’s food bowl every day. Bear in mind that his/her food needs to be changed daily as well.
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Almost six out of 10 respondents said restaurants and bars are the riskiest places to be infected with COVID-19, and nearly two thirds said they will only go to restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments that they
