Slaughterhouse hygiene training in western Kenya improves practices and reduces contamination of tools and water but does not reduce contamination of meat

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Abstract

Inadequate hygiene and sanitation facilities at slaughterhouses in Kenya have been shown to lead to contamination of meat and transmission of pathogens. Meat inspectors visit slaughter facilities daily; their duties could be expanded to include training workers on hygiene practices.

Citation

Cook, E.A.J., Ambler, K., Hoffmann, V., Otoigo, L. and Kiarie, A. 2024. Slaughterhouse hygiene training in western Kenya improves practices and reduces contamination of tools and water but does not reduce contamination of meat. Poster presented at the 8th World One Health Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 20–23 September 2024. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

  • Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
  • Ambler, Kate
  • Hoffmann, Vivian
  • Otoigo, Lilian
  • Kiarie, Alice

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