‘They may have anthrax’ — FG warns against slaughtering sick animals for Eid al-Adha | TheCable
June 27, 2023 10:31 PMThe Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has warned Nigerians against the slaughtering of sick animals for the Eid al-Adha celebration.caused by the spore-forming bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. It typically affects ruminants such as cows, sheep, and goats.Humans can get infected if they handle or are involved in the slaughter of a sick animal, or are in contact with contaminated animal products.
NCDC said the outbreak of anthrax outbreak in Ghana poses a great public health risk to Nigeria due to the dangerous and highly transmissible nature of the disease. “Carefully observe rams or cattle to be slaughtered for the festive period for signs of sickness before slaughtering. Do not slaughter animals at home, rather make use of abattoirs or slaughter slabs. Avoid contact with meat/bush meat or animal by-products such as skin, hides and milk of a sick or dead animal,” the statement reads.
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