Personal and abattoir hygiene, abattoir waste disposal system, training and hygienic regulation of the abattoir and butcher shops were included in the study. This was investigated using questionnaire and personal communication. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of abattoir wastewater discharge on the water quality of river kaduna, nigeria. In order to develop optimized abattoir wastes management strategies that would ensure reduction in environmental pollution in nigeria, this paper pro poses. Description of the study area akure is the capital of ondo state in the southwestern nigeria figure 1. Public interest statement the quality of the water bodies and selected well close to the abattoir facility in osun state, nigeria was analyzed in compliance with the world health organization standard. Introduction waste generation at nigerian slaughter houses poses a serious threat to the environment because of poor handling practices which result into adverse impact on land, air and water. Assessment of the impact of abattoir effluent on the. Environmental implications of unhygienic operation of a city. Municipal solid waste msw composition, natural transformation, dynamics and impacts on inland water bodies in nigeria were examined, using dumpsites and landfills as the common markers. In nigeria, adequate abattoir waste management is lacking in all public abattoirs such that large solid wastes and untreated effluents are common sites adeyemo, 2002.
In nigeria, adequate abattoir waste management is lacking in all public abattoirs such that large solid wastes and untreated effluents are common sites odeyemi, 1991. This study the appraisal of abattoir and slaughter house management was carried out to examine the process of abattoir and slaughter house management in enugu north local government area. Samples and data were collected from five major abattoirs in abuja and water bodies receiving abattoir wastewater. The most common waste to energy methods used at municipalities and abattoirs with their advantages and disadvantages. Introduction south africa is a semidesert with only 40% annual rain fall amounting to an average of 450mm per annum, hence south africa is a water scarce country compared to. Source of water to the abattoirs and the usage of water bodies receiving abattoir effluents were determined using questionnaires. The discharge of untreated highstrength wastewater into water bodies results in water quality deterioration of the receiving waters. Abattoir wastes consist of several pollutants such as animal feaces, blood, bone, fat, animal trimmings. An evaluation of slaughterhouse wastes in southwest nigeria.
Pdf abattoir operations and waste management in nigeria. Assessment of abattoir wastes management strategy in akure. The guideline on the management of abattoir waste in the western cape was developed by the department of environmental affairs and development planning as one of the recommendations stemming from the status quo study of abattoir waste conducted in 2015. Effect of abattoir effluent on surrounding underground. The challenges posed by poor abattoir waste management on public food safety and quality of life in taraba state and nigeria has become a. It is generally observed that, waste management legislation in nigeria, where available, is scattered, scantly, obsolete and noneffective. Bacteriological characteristics of abattoir effluents wastewater, abattoir water source, and water bodies receiving abattoir wastewater were investigated in abuja, nigeria using the multipletube fermentation technique. Solid waste management in nigeria bioenergy consult. Slaughterhouse, solid waste, cattle, wastewater, regulation 1. Solid waste management is the most pressing environmental challenge faced by urban and rural areas of nigeria. Management of abattior waste in nigeria environmental. The study revealed that even though health hazards associated with the interaction with e waste were evident, stakeholders in the informal management of e waste were willing to continue in the trade due to the economic benefits it offers. The waste from the slaughtering and dressing grounds in the abattoir are washed into open drainages untreated and the leachates from the series of decomposition processes of these wastes.
Neat ecofeeds uses abattoir waste to produce maggots. Waste management practices at the bodija abattoir, nigeria. Domestic waste management the problems in nigeria waste management simply means the collection, keeping, treatment and disposal of waste in such a way as to render then harmless to human and animal life, the ecology and environment generally. She is a registered engineer with vast experiences.
Production of maggots as high protein feed for poultry. Animal waste products showed as percentage or mass of the average market weight for pigs, cattle and sheep. This project aimed at finding out the environmental health implications of waste generated in abattoirs a case study of kaduna south local government area of kaduna state. Abattoir waste can be defined as waste or waste water i n addition to good abattoir hou sekeeping, abattoir wast e from an abattoir which could cons ist of the polluta nts management should be pr. Nigeria there are various or numerous problems facing my local government in lagos, among this numerous problem ranges from water problem, waster management, bad road and change problem, and electricity among others. Terrumun kenneth kwadzah, and oliver terna iorhemen, assessment of the impact of abattoir effluent on the water quality of river kaduna, nigeria. Abattoir operations and waste management in nigeria. Bacteriological evaluation of abattior effluent contaminated. Water samples were collected from river kaduna at three points. Pdf challenges of abattoir waste management in jalingo.
The management body of the abattoir should see to adequate environmental protection in the surroundings of the abattoir through effective management of wastes being generated from it. This study investigates the effects of indiscriminate disposal of abattoir waste into water bodies in the aregbe area abattoir of osogbo the capital city of osun state, nigeria. Despite a host of policies and regulations, solid waste management in the country is assuming alarming proportions with each. The paper aims at stimulating increased research in the area of abattoir wastes management in nigeria in order to avoid the dangerous consequences of poorly managed abattoir wastes. Abattoir waste disposal in many developing countries including ghana has been a major challenge for years. Bacteriological quality of abattoir effluents discharged into. Abattoir operations, waste generation and management in. You can also connect mycabi to your orcid id to claim your works on cab direct and export them to orcid. The samples for the study were gotten from the point source into the streams and wells of close proximity to the abattoir facility. Food safety knowledge and practices of abattoir and. The impact of abattoir activities and management in. Nigeria there are various or numerous problems facing my local government in lagos, among this numerous problem ranges from water problem, waster management, bad road and.
The case of lagos state abattoir in agege, nigeria article pdf available may 2017 with 3,168 reads. Environmental implications of abattoir waste generation and management in developing countries. It was aimed at providing solution to problem of abattoir and slaughter house management. Abattoir wastes generation, management and the environment.
Questionnaire, personal observations, oral interview and labouratory analysis. Slaughterhouse waste or abattoir waste disposal has been a major environmental challenge in all parts of the world. Our environment is facing serious problems of high volumes of waste generation and inadequate disposal system in worldwide particularly in developing countries. Physical and chemical parameters in abattoir wastewater. Challenges of abattoir waste management in jalingo metropolis. The impact assessment of abattoir waste facility discharge.
Introduction towards sustainable waste management in my local. Abattoir operations, waste generation and management in the. Unhealthy abattoirs in nigeria recommendations and solutions. Issues and challenges of solid waste management practices. Jul 07, 2019 slaughterhouse waste or abattoir waste disposal has been a major environmental challenge in all parts of the world. Environmental implications of abattoir waste generation.
Abattoir, effluent, management, pollution and environment. The case of lagos state abattoir in agege, nigeria. Data obtained could be helpful in defining future waste management practices in the abattoir. It is the fulcrum upon which the health of people hinges. Introduction south africa is a semidesert with only 40% annual rain fall amounting to an average of 450mm per annum, hence south africa is a water scarce country compared to the world whose average rainfall is 860mm. The poor state of our national abattoirs, meat processing plants, ineffective meat inspection service and the resultant risk of consuming unwholesome meat have. The final manuals, after various versions, have now been revised and have been blended in such a way as to enhance a smooth transition from the basic concepts of food safety management systems, applicable to all meat disciplines, to a. There is also lack of studies on quantification of abattoir waste and lack of workers awareness towards abattoir waste. Management of abattior waste in nigeria environmental science. In our previous articles, we thoroughly discussed the dire issues of unhealthy abattoirs in nigeria, using the bodija abattoir in ibadan as a case study. The risk of epidemics, water contamination and pollution, annihilation of biotic life, global warming and soil degradation by waste materials are real problems confronting developing countries where issues concerning waste management have been grossly neglected 6. In most cases, waste materials are disposed of without regard to sound environmental management practices, thus making them harmful to humans and other terrestrial and aquatic life. Pdf abattoir wastes generation, management and the. Abattoir operation, environment, public health, waste management, zoonotic diseases abstract the poor state of our national abattoirs, meat processing plants, ineffective meat inspection service and the resultant risk of consuming unwholesome meat have been issues of public health and global environmental concerns.
Issues and challenges of solid waste management practices in portharcourt city, nigeria a behavioural perspective dr. In nigeria, it is common sight to see waste in refuse dumps being found everywhere for a good number of months with its nonattendance resulting to public. Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by associated microbes from abattoir wastes in the niger delta, nigeria ogbonna d. Because of high rates of resource consumption, cities face serious problems of high volumes of waste, characterized by inadequate disposal technologies, high costs of management, and the adverse impact of wastes on the environment. Omuaran has a population of 148,610 according to the 2006 census on a land area of 73. The table shows about 11,892 m 3 year, 53,826 m 3 year, 10,189 m 3 year, and 9,263. It is grossly inefficient and nonenforceable, and does not serve as a deterrent to the indiscriminate release of waste into the environment. The chemical properties of slaughterhouse wastes are similar to that of municipal sewage, however the former is highly concentrated wastewater with 45% soluble and 55% suspended organic composition. Abattoir waste disposal in many developing countries including. Production of maggots as high protein feed for poultry from the use of slaughter waste. Animals slaughtered in araromi abattoir alone accounts for about 65% of the total animal in akure, the capital city of ondo state, nigeria. Agwu, mnim, mnisp department of business administration, niger delta university, wilberforce island, bayelsa state abstract the paper examined the relationship between individual background sex, age and social class.
Assessment of waste management strategies in nigerian universities assessment of waste management in the university of calaber nigeria kenobi krukru bachelor thesis business economics controlling publish your bachelors or masters thesis, dissertation, term paper or essay. The danger posed on the local built environment and health of residents by those abattoirs located in residential neighborhoods as a result of pollution from their. Different groups of abattoir waste with its byproducts and their industrial uses table 2. Nigeria sokoto journal of veterinary sciences issn 1595093x nwanta et al. Forster submitted that the disposal of waste product is a. Environmental implications of abattoir waste generation and. Waste generated by abattoirs in nigeria includes condemned organs, carcasses. Waste generated by abattoir is potential environment quality problems. The impact assessment of abattoir waste facility discharge on. Challenges of abattoir waste management in jalingo metropolis, nigeria article pdf available january 2015 with 3,325 reads how we measure reads. The industry has responded to this growing demand with larger and faster processing lines and more employees. Abattoir, waste management, environmental degradation, vector borne diseases. Pdf environmental implications of abattoir waste generation. Municipal solid waste management and the inland water.
Assessment of waste management strategies in nigerian. Waste generated by abattoirs in nigeria includes condemned organs. Potential of abattoir waste for bioenergy as sustainable. Jul 14, 2016 this study the appraisal of abattoir and slaughter house management was carried out to examine the process of abattoir and slaughter house management in enugu north local government area. Assessment of abattoir wastes management strategy in. Abattoirs, or slaughterhouses, are a major source of water and air pollution worldwide. Environmental impact of abattoir waste discharge on the quality of surface water and ground water in abeokuta ojekunle oz and lateef st federal university of agriculture, abeokuta, ogun state, nigeria abstract the problem of getting quality water is increasing as untreated effluents are discharged into water bodies. Ethiopian journal of environmental studies and management. Bacteriological quality of abattoir effluents discharged. Nigeria, with population exceeding 170 million, is one of the largest producers of solid waste in africa. Abattoir, waste water, contamination, management, safety compliance 1. The effect of waste management practice on waste disposal in nigeria the effect of waste management practice on waste disposal in nigeria a case study of cuda abstract the research provides a conceptual and theoretical study on the effect of waste management practice on waste disposal in nigeria. Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by.
Waste management is the generation, prevention, characterization, monitoring, treatment, handling, residue, and reuse of solid waste. Pdf waste management practices at the bodija abattoir. The study is restricted to the management of abattoir waste in nigeria using a case study of bodija and akinyele markets in oyo state. Proceedings of the 27 water, engineering wastes composting and apply as soil fertilizer. In a typical nigerian abattoir, the surrounding land is. Assessment of the impact of abattoir effluent on the water. Abuja is the federal capital of nigeria with a population of about 1. Abattoir is one of the facilities available in most towns and cities, as the killing of animals to supply meat for human consumption in them is a common practice in nigeria. Distribution of microorganisms in water, soils and sediment. Waste generated by abattoirs in nigeria includes condemned. In nigeria, sridhar reported that a cow bought for slaughtering produces 328kg of waste in form of dung, bone, blood, horn and hoof7.
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