ABSTRACT
This study
was carried out to examined the processes of abattoir operations in Amansea
and Ugwuoba and to know their
related health hazards to the public.
The processes involved in abattoir in
both Amansea and Ugwuoba were examined . A survey on the waste generated and
methods of disposal in the two abattoirs were also looked at to know
the effects these wastes may have on the environment, if not properly managed. Structured questionnaires were
designed and used to interview the abattoir operators and managers. Primary
data were obtained from the questionnaire and subjective responses of the
population; the researcher observation and from processes in abattoir
operations, type of wastes generated and their mode of disposal. Information
about how the respondents’ perception of the abattoir condition and the methods
of meat processing was acquired. Laboratory Analyses were carried out on the
abattoir wastes. Sampling was done
forth-nightly and sampled analyzed to
determine the type and intensity of contamination.
All the values obtained from different
parameters were compared with the standards established by FEPA and WHO in Nigeria
in order to obtain deviations and
establish impact of abattoir wastes on human health and ecological system. The result obtained
from the analysis show that the Amansea and Ugwuoba abattoirs were highly
polluted resulting in the present meat contamination going on and endangering
the health of the public and the ecosystem. The present government policy which
led to this ugly situation and the
recommended remedial policy measures were highlighted. Measures to eliminate or
eradicate the hazards of waste generated in the abattoir at Amanseas and Ugwuoba during slaughtering
operations were recommended.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
An abattoir is a facility, which
has to do with the preparation and handling of meat from slaughtering to
delivery for consumption. It requires handling in a most hygienic manner to
avoid being exposed to contamination. The environment where the abattoir is
located must be clean otherwise serious health hazards will occur to human
beings that eat the meat.
In an economic sense, an abattoir
is a consumer oriented venture. The processes in its operation in Nigeria have
so many environmental implications associated with it. These implications are
the facilities required for a better abattoir management. The location of the
abattoir is as important as the factory itself, since this determines its
survival and the marketing facilities.
Meat is important to human beings
as it is major source of protein for growth. It is therefore important that any
abattoir operation should be properly handled bearing in mind the sanitary
implication to humans.
It is sad
to note that most of these facilities in Nigeria are poorly managed, located
and designed. The study of the environmental health hazards associated with
Amansea and Ugwuoba abattoirs stem from the following:
Amansea Abattoir came into
existence in 1975. It was located close to iyietu River. The river is famous
for the fish it supplies to the communities through which it flows. The river
stretches over six hundred kilometers from Obibia/Agu Awka/Amansea and emptied
itself into the Mamu River. It irrigates several tracts of agricultural land
along its long profil. The inhabitants depends on the agricultural land and
river of their existence .
Prior to the location of the
abattoir in 1975 and in a few years of its operation, the people started to
notice gradual reduction in fish production and agricultural output form the
Iyietu Riverine Areas. The river which used to be clean and colourless/changed
to brown-green colour. From Ugwuoba, where the researcher made an investigation
about the activities of abattoir , it was gathered that it was established in
1978 along Iyiocha stream running from Ogba valley down to Mamu River.
The
inhabitants along the river are affected by the river colouration, reduction in
fish production and agricultural output....
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