MICROBIAL QUALITY OF BEEF AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES FROM ABATTOIR IN ABIA STATE, SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA

Abstract In order to lessen the chance of microbiological contamination during meat processing in an abattoir, the study evaluated meat handling, hygiene/sanitation, and meat safety procedures. A cross-sectional study was carried out using a basic random sample technique among meat handlers at the Ubakala, Umuahia South abattoir. Qualitative and quantitative research designs were employed. A […]