Ritual slaughter of goats is a common practice in South Africa if the relative proportion of informal slaughter is taken into account. Religious, traditional or customary slaughter is legal in terms of meat safety legislation in South Africa. However, it is suggested that there is lack of underst...
Qekwana, D.N.
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[Occupational health and food safety risks associated with traditional slaughter practices of goats in Gauteng, South Africa]
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Occupational health and food safety risks associated with traditional slaughter practices of goats in Gauteng, South Africa
Background: This study assessed the occupational health and food safety risks associated with the traditional slaughter of goats and the consumption of such meat in Tshwane, South Africa. Methods: A convenience sample of 105 respondents agreed to be interviewed using structured questionnaires. Re...
Qekwana, D.N.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Oguttu, J.W.
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Grace, Delia
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[Assessment of the occupational health and food safety risks associated with the traditional slaughter and consumption of goats in Gauteng, South Africa]
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Assessment of the occupational health and food safety risks associated with the traditional slaughter and consumption of goats in Gauteng, South Africa
In African societies, traditional slaughter is linked to celebrations like weddings or births, as well as funerals and ancestor veneration. Participants in traditional slaughter of goats are at risk of exposure to hazards during slaughter, food preparation and consumption of goat meat. For risk m...
Qekwana, D.N.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Oguttu, J.W.
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[Designing a risk communication strategy for health hazards posed by traditional slaughter of goats in Tshwane, South Africa]
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Designing a risk communication strategy for health hazards posed by traditional slaughter of goats in Tshwane, South Africa
Qekwana, D.N.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Cenci-Goga, B.
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Grace, Delia
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[Animal welfare in Africa: Strength of cultural traditions, challenges and perspectives]
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Animal welfare in Africa: Strength of cultural traditions, challenges and perspectives
Goats are traditionally slaughtered to celebrate marriages and births, venerate ancestors, address personal problems, or perform a ritual during funerals. The objective of this study was to assess nonhuman animal welfare issues associated with the traditional slaughter of goats in and around Pret...
Qekwana, D.N.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Oguttu, J.W.
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Grace, Delia
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Cenci-Goga, B.T.
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[Assessment of welfare issues during traditional slaughter of goats in Pretoria, South Africa]
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Assessment of welfare issues during traditional slaughter of goats in Pretoria, South Africa