Assessing milk products quality, safety, and influencing factors along the dairy value chain in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bacigale, Samy B.; Ayagirwe, Rodrigue Basengere; Mutwedu, Valence Bwana; Mugumaarhahama, Yannick; Mugisho, Janvier Zirhumana; Nziku, Zabron; Fofana, Mamadou; Udomkun, Patchimaporn; Mignouna, Jacob

doi:10.3389/fsufs.2023.1105515

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“…Nevertheless, it is currently unknown how healthy this milk is. Assessing the health risks associated with milk quality is also necessary to guarantee customer safety both before and after the production process ( Bacigale et al ., 2023 ). Avoiding raw milk drinking will slow the spread of infection because there are currently no proven control measures for this disease.…”

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Brucellosis: Unveiling the complexities of a pervasive zoonotic disease and its global impacts

Khairullah,

Kurniawan,

Puspitasari

et al. 2024

Open Vet J

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One zoonotic infectious animal disease is brucellosis. The bacteria that cause brucellosis belong to the genus Brucella. Numerous animal and human species are affected by Brucellosis, with an estimated 500,000 human cases recorded annually worldwide. The occurrence of new areas of infection and the resurgence of infection in already infected areas indicate how dynamically Brucellosis is distributed throughout different geographic regions. Bacteria originate from the blood and are found in the reticuloendothelial system, the liver, the spleen, and numerous other locations, including the joints, kidneys, heart, and genital tract. Diagnosis of this disease can be done by Bacterial Isolation, Molecular tests, Modified acid-fast Stain, Rose Bengal Test (RBT), Milk Ring Test (MRT), Complement Fixation Test (CFT), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), and Serum Agglutination Test (SAT). The primary sign of a B. abortus infection is infertility, which can result in abortion and the birth of a frail fetus that may go on to infect other animals. In humans, the main symptoms are acute febrile illness, with or without localization signs, and chronic infection. Female cattle have a greater risk of contracting Brucella disease. Human populations at high risk of contracting brucellosis include those who care for cattle, veterinarians, slaughterhouse employees, and butchers. Antibiotic treatment of brucellosis is often unsuccessful due to the intracellular survival of Brucella and its adaptability in macrophages. A 'One Health' strategy is necessary to control illnesses like brucellosis.

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Section: Clinical Symptoms In Humansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Brucellosis: Unveiling the complexities of a pervasive zoonotic disease and its global impacts

Khairullah,

Kurniawan,

Puspitasari

et al. 2024

Open Vet J

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Effectiveness of wetlands as reservoirs for integrated water resource management in the Ruzizi plain based on water evaluation and planning (WEAP) approach for a climate-resilient future in eastern D.R. Congo

Chuma,

Mondo,

Wellens

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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It is widely predicted that climate change’s adverse effects will intensify in the future, and along with inadequate agricultural practices, settlement development, and other anthropic activities, could contribute to rapid wetland degradation and thus exert significant negative effects on local communities. This study sought to develop an approach based on the Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) in the Ruzizi Plain, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where adverse effects of the climate change are increasingly recurrent. Initially, we analyzed the trends of climate data for the last three decades (1990–2022). Subsequently, the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) approach was employed on two contrasting watersheds to estimate current and future water demands in the region and how local wetlands could serve as reservoirs to meeting water demands. Results indicate that the Ruzizi Plain is facing escalating water challenges owing to climate change, rapid population growth, and evolving land-use patterns. These factors are expected to affect water quality and quantity, and thus, increase pressure on wetland ecosystems. The analysis of past data shows recurrence of dry years (SPI ≤ − 1.5), reduced daily low-intensity rainfall (Pmm < 10 mm), and a significant increase in extreme rainfall events (Pmm ≥ 25 mm). The WEAP outcomes revealed significant variations in future water availability, demand, and potential stressors across watersheds. Cropland and livestock are the main water consumers in rural wetlands, while households, cropland (at a lesser extent), and other urban uses exert significant water demands on wetlands located in urban environments. Of three test scenarios, the one presenting wetlands as water reservoirs seemed promising than those considered optimal (based on policies regulating water use) and rational (stationary inputs but with a decrease in daily allocation). These findings highlight the impact of climate change in the Ruzizi plain, emphasizing the urgency of implementing adaptive measures. This study advocates for the necessity of the IWRM approach to enhance water resilience, fostering sustainable development and wetland preservation under changing climate.

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Hygienic quality of food from animal origin and antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli in a border region of Algeria

Tamendjari,

Saidani,

Chaib

et al. 2024

RC FCV-LUZ

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Food of animal origin such as milk and meat have a high nutritional value and form an important part of the human and animal diet, but are difficult to produce and are highly perishable. Additionally significant socio–economic loss will result if production and/or storage conditions are neglected, whether through loss of the food or illnesses caused by consumption and treatment. It was in this context that we carried out this study, to assess the hygienic quality of cow’s milk and meat produced and consumed in a border region of Algeria. A total of 130 samples were taken from animal foodstuffs (raw cow’s milk, sheep carcasses, chicken and turkey meat) at farm, abattoir and butchery levels. Mesophilic aerobic flora, total coliforms, thermotolerant coliforms and Escherichia coli were enumerated, and the sensitivity of the E. coli to certain antibiotics most commonly used in human and veterinary medicine was assessed. High levels of contamination and bacterial loads ranging from 5.36×102 CFU·mL–1 for milk, to 1.56×105 CFU·cm–2 for sheep meat, some of this foodstuffs are acceptable but represent a food hazard, and others are not acceptable according to regulations. A high percentage of multiresistant strains and worrying resistance rates were detected, and if the necessary measures are not taken as a matter of urgency in the context of “One Health”, the situation is likely to worsen and human and animal health will be affected.

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Assessing milk products quality, safety, and influencing factors along the dairy value chain in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Brucellosis: Unveiling the complexities of a pervasive zoonotic disease and its global impacts

Brucellosis: Unveiling the complexities of a pervasive zoonotic disease and its global impacts

Effectiveness of wetlands as reservoirs for integrated water resource management in the Ruzizi plain based on water evaluation and planning (WEAP) approach for a climate-resilient future in eastern D.R. Congo

Hygienic quality of food from animal origin and antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli in a border region of Algeria

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