An analysis of beef demand in a nigerian urban city

Udoh, E. J.; Akintola, JO

doi:10.4314/gjpas.v9i1.15971

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“…AOAC (1995) method and procedures were adopted. Acid mixture (10 mL, 70% high purity HNO3 and 65% HClO4, 4:1 v/v) was added to the 2 g dry sample [23]. The wet digestion of the mixture was carried out at 80°C to obtain a transparent solution.…”

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Levels in Offal Meats (Kidney and Liver) of Beef Sold at Gwagwalada Market, Abuja, Nigeria

Oloruntoba

Nathaniel

2019

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Aims: To determine the concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn) in kidney and liver of slaughtered cattle. Study Design: Analytical method. Place and Duration of Study: Samples obtained from Gwagwalada abattoir in Abuja, Nigeria and transported University of Abuja, Chemistry Laboratory for analysis. The study lasted for four (4) months. Methodology: Wet digestion of samples followed by metal analysis using Accusys 211 Bulk Scientific Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). Results: The empirical results indicated that the mean levels or concentration of these heavy metals in kidney of cattle were 47.75±0.002 mg/g Zn, 279.5±0.084 mg/g Fe, 10.00±0.00mg/g Mn, while Cd and Pb were not detected. The levels or concentration of heavy metals in the liver sample were 0.500=±0.000025 mg/g Cd, 57.00±0.0001 mg/g Zn, 119.5±0.0016 mg/g Fe, 5.75±0.000025 mg/g Mn, Pb was not detected. The concentration of Fe and Mn were found to be high in kidney sample than the liver sample. Conclusion: The evidence from this study revealed the safety of these investigated offal meats as the concentration of these metals in the kidney and liver sample were within the maximum permissible limit according to the European Commission (EC) and FAO/WHO standards.

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Levels in Offal Meats (Kidney and Liver) of Beef Sold at Gwagwalada Market, Abuja, Nigeria

Oloruntoba

Nathaniel

2019

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“…In Nigeria, cattle have long served as an important meat source, largely under the care of nomadic rearers (Kabir, Umoh and Umoh, 2002). Despite being considered the most important source of animal protein, beef meat increasingly occupies a very important consumer space across various communities (Udoh and Akintola, 2003). As meat processing large depends on livestock production Tambi, Maina, and Bessin, 2003), the beef (meat) market value continually provides employment to the butchers (Lawal-Adebowale, 2012).…”

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Towards Delineating Butchers' Knowledge Base, Challenges Encountered, and Enhancement Prospects of Meat Inspection Processes: A Cattle Slaughterhouse Case Analysis

2021

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There is a paucity of relevant literature about what Nigerian butchers know and challenges encountered, especially during cattle meat inspection processes. Butchers, if encouraged to put forward their suggestions so as to improve the meat inspection process, together with their advice to the veterinarians, can serve as (future) enhancement prospects. This study aimed towards delineating the butchers' knowledge base, challenges encountered, and enhancement prospects of meat inspection processes via case analysis of a cattle slaughterhouse at Nsukka urban, considered representative of many others in Nigeria. A semi-structure questionnaire via interview was administered to 54 butchers, with interview time dependent on their availability and convenience. The butchers, all male (Freq.=100.0%, n=54), largely secondary school educated, most with >5 years of work experience and delivering ≥5 days/week work patterns, were very familiar with slaughterhouse components, clearly understood what meat inspection is and appeared always prepared for the worst outcomes. Butchers (Freq.=98.15%, n=53) considered meat inspection important (p<0.0001, to increasingly prioritise beef meat and consumer safety. Butchers' challenges in the meat inspection process include the fear of losing the beef meat, or entire cattle carcass and the financial implications of any loss. Despite some positively (p<0.05) correlated variables, the latter obtained similar odds ratios trends based on the butchers' years of work experience. The butchers' acceptance of negative meat inspection outcomes can improve if veterinarians engage more effectively.

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“…Meat according to Udoh and Akintola (2003) is the most important source of animal protein in Nigeria. Meat is the most valuable livestock product and for many people, serves as their first choice source of animal protein (Tsegay, 2012).…”

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Determinants of household preference for beef to pork in Umuahia Metropolis of Abia State, Nigeria

Okoronkwo¹,

Efedua²,

Amusa³

2020

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The study ascertained the determinants of households’ preference for beef to pork in Umuahia Metropolis of Abia State, Nigeria. Using multi-stage random sampling procedure, data were collected from eighty household heads for the study. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ordinary least square and probit regression analysis. Findings from the study showed that beef was most preferred with 63.75% of households indicated preferences for beef to pork while 36.25% of households preferred port to beef. The study also revealed age of household head, and price of meat negatively influenced meat consumption while household size and average monthly income had positive influence and the R2 was 0.675 which implied 67.5% of the variation in the meat consumption was explained by the independent variables. From the probit regressionmodel the results showed age of household heads and price of pork had a negative coefficient and were significant at 10% and 5% level of probability respectively, while household size, education level, and household income had positive coefficient and were significant at 1%, 5%, and 1% level of probability, respectively. The Chi square was 135.485 which indicated the goodness of fit for the equation and was significant at 1% level of probability. The study recommended beef marketing as a good venture in the study area; beef was most preferred meat in the study. Hence, it is recommended that unemployed persons should be encouraged to venture into beef marketing; also, there is huge potential for pork marketing in the study area. Key words: preferences, household, beef, pork

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An analysis of beef demand in a nigerian urban city

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Levels in Offal Meats (Kidney and Liver) of Beef Sold at Gwagwalada Market, Abuja, Nigeria

Assessment of Heavy Metal Levels in Offal Meats (Kidney and Liver) of Beef Sold at Gwagwalada Market, Abuja, Nigeria

Towards Delineating Butchers' Knowledge Base, Challenges Encountered, and Enhancement Prospects of Meat Inspection Processes: A Cattle Slaughterhouse Case Analysis

Determinants of household preference for beef to pork in Umuahia Metropolis of Abia State, Nigeria

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