Socio-Personal Profile of Butchers and Meat Retailers in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir

Bafanda, Rayees Ahmed; Khandi, S. A.; Chanoria, Aditi

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20170815092141

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“…Of the 52 meat handlers, 24 (46.2%) were within the 30-39 years age group while 14 (26.9%) were in the 20-29 age group, and this is consistent with previous studies that have reported that butchering and meat retailing profession are gender sensitive (a male domain business) and attract more youths because these activities are energy demanding [37]. Majority (37, 71.2%) of the meat handlers in this study did not have meat safety training, a phenomenon that has also been reported in other less developed countries [37,39]. Majority of the meat handlers in this study had secondary level education contrary to Bafanda et al [37] who reported that none of the meat handlers had ever received a formal training at any institution.…”

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“…Majority (37, 71.2%) of the meat handlers in this study did not have meat safety training, a phenomenon that has also been reported in other less developed countries [37,39]. Majority of the meat handlers in this study had secondary level education contrary to Bafanda et al [37] who reported that none of the meat handlers had ever received a formal training at any institution. Majority of the meat handlers in this study had good basic hygiene knowledge and acceptable basic hygiene practices.…”

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“…Our findings corroborate a very recent study by Al Banna et al [36] who reported that all 300 Bangladeshi meat handlers included in their study were males. Bafanda et al [37], in their study carried out in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir in India; Thakur et al [38], in another study in India; Junaidu et al [39], in Nigeria, all reported 100% male representation of the meat handlers. Of the 52 meat handlers, 24 (46.2%) were within the 30-39 years age group while 14 (26.9%) were in the 20-29 age group, and this is consistent with previous studies that have reported that butchering and meat retailing profession are gender sensitive (a male domain business) and attract more youths because these activities are energy demanding [37].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Bafanda et al [37], in their study carried out in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir in India; Thakur et al [38], in another study in India; Junaidu et al [39], in Nigeria, all reported 100% male representation of the meat handlers. Of the 52 meat handlers, 24 (46.2%) were within the 30-39 years age group while 14 (26.9%) were in the 20-29 age group, and this is consistent with previous studies that have reported that butchering and meat retailing profession are gender sensitive (a male domain business) and attract more youths because these activities are energy demanding [37]. Majority (37, 71.2%) of the meat handlers in this study did not have meat safety training, a phenomenon that has also been reported in other less developed countries [37,39].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence and Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Meat Retail Shops and Meat Handlers in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon

Esemu

Yaya

Nkengum

et al. 2021

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Aim: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a notorious multidrug-resistant biovar of S. aureus associated with infections that result in high morbidity and mortality in humans and animals. Its persistence in both host and non-host environments adds a major ecological dimension to the problem, thereby making it a one health challenge. This study determined the prevalence and antibiotic resistance patterns of MRSA from meat retail shops and meat handlers in the Buea municipality in addition to basic hygiene practices implemented in the meat retail shops. Study Design: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 260 samples (comprising 52 swabs each from weighing balances, butchering slabs, cutting knives, hands of meat handlers and meat samples) were randomly obtained and subjected to microbiological analysis. Data on sociodemographic characteristics of meat handlers and basic hygiene practices were captured in a questionnaire. Methodology: After enrichment, each sample was inoculated on mannitol salt agar and DNA extracted from presumptive S. aureus isolates for detection of the nuc gene. MRSA was identified by oxacillin disk diffusion and confirmed by amplification of the mecA gene. All MRSA isolates were challenged with 10 commonly used antibiotics using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Results: A total of 27 MRSA isolates were recovered from hand swabs (5.8%), meat (15.4%), knives swabs (21.2%) and butchering slabs (9.6%). All (100%) MRSA were resistant to ampicillin and cefepime followed by ofloxacin (92.6%), ciprofloxacin (81.5%) and vancomycin (37%). High susceptibility was observed for gentamicin (100%) and amikacin (100%). All isolates were multidrug-resistant and comprised 11 antibiotypes. Most meat handlers (71.2%) did not have basic meat safety training, while 90.4% of the meat retail shops did not have a nearby water source. Conclusion: Our results indicate that meat retail shops could be a potential reservoir of MRSA in the environment and meat handlers need more basic meat safety training.

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Prevalence and Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Meat Retail Shops and Meat Handlers in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon

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“…Yadav & Singh (2022) reported that 27.50 per cent of people consume fish, poultry, and chicken weekly followed by alternative week (17.50%). Consumers in developing countries also expect quality meat, good sanitary practices and assurance of safety (Bafanda et al, 2017;Waghmare et al, 2021). COVID-19 pandemic changed the consumption and purchase patterns of the consumers globally.…”

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Marketing Skills and Sanitary Status of Retail Meat Shops In relation to Butchers’ Educational Background in Maharashtra

Waghamare¹,

Londhe

Ajabe

et al. 2022

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In India meat production is an unorganized business, although, ideally the butchers should possess basic education along sound understanding of sanitary practices and have standard infrastructure promoting meat business. A study was carried out in year 2021 to study the impact of butchers’ education on marketing skills and sanitary status of retail meat shops. The data was collected on 118 butchers’ shop through interview method. The study revealed that 42.37 per cent of the respondents had completed their secondary education with average age between 25-35 years. The study showed that 67.80 percent respondents running butchery as family business without undergoing any professional training. Butcher shops (42.37%) sales both chicken and mutton of which 68.64 and 80.51 per cent shops had registration with FSSAI and local body, respectively. COVID-19 has not affected meat business as compare to various religious festivals. Respondents (65.25%) believed that online marketing by corporate companies may not affect local meat business. Majority of butchers (85.59%) were unaware about modern slaughtering equipments. Considering the findings, a comprehensive skill development programme may be initiated on hygienic meat production.

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Economic Evaluation and Effectiveness of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Varanasi, India: A Case Study

Tripathi¹,

Singh²

2018

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Varanasi is an oldest living city of world situated at the bank of holy river Ganga. As per 2011 census, 56.56% population of Varanasi districts lives in rural areas. The sustainable development of these villages is the prime factor towards the economic growth of the nation. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) is a landmark legislation of Government of India in this direction. The primary objective of the MNREGA is to strengthen the rural livelihood by creating durable assets and by providing employment of 100 days in a financial year to the villagers as an unskilled manual worker. The present paper is an attempt to evaluate the significance of MNREGA in improving rural sanitation status of Varanasi District of Uttar Pradesh. Data collected from the web site of MNREGA. The trend analysis of database was performed on year to year basis with percentage increase or decrease in the completion of rural sanitation work in each block of Varanasi District. The study reveled that out of total 8390 sanitation works completed in Varanasi District during 2012-2017. The rate of works completion was found higher (66.41%) in financial year 2013-14. Two blocks of Varanasi district i.e. Harahua and Baragaon shown above 50% works completion. These sanitation works accelerated the sanitation coverage in rural areas through providing privacy and dignity particularly to women. Therefore it can be concluded that MNREGA can be an important step towards development of open defecation free rural India in addition to poverty alleviation.

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Socio-Personal Profile of Butchers and Meat Retailers in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir

Abstract: The present study was conducted in Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir

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Prevalence and Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Meat Retail Shops and Meat Handlers in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon

Prevalence and Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Meat Retail Shops and Meat Handlers in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon

Marketing Skills and Sanitary Status of Retail Meat Shops In relation to Butchers’ Educational Background in Maharashtra

Economic Evaluation and Effectiveness of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Varanasi, India: A Case Study

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