Public health importance of improving the red meat value chain.

 

Meat hygiene is of paramount importance in the red meat value chain because of meat borne diseases.Meat borne diseases refers to conditions that originates from consuming diseased meat.Meat borne diseases can be of various origins such as bacteria, viral, parasitic and also allergens.

It is important to note that 60% of pathogens that affect man are from animals, this is referred to as zoonosis.

The implication of this is that our association with animals make us susceptible to certain diseases which can easily be prevented with the right knowledge.The failure to carry out the right action is the cause of several unexplainable deaths and chronic conditions. 

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The Red Meat Value Chain In Lagos.

Its so amazing what you can accomplish by power of a vision. About 6 years ago i talked about the power of a vision and how it can change your world,
   

                          

 Change is the only constant thing and that change has come to the red meat value chain , with the A.T. M. strategy. A great vision birth by wisdom. 

THE  A.T.M STRATEGY.

FOOD HYGIENE.

Washing goes along way to prevent food borne illness,wash hands,utensils and produce you want to cook.

FOOD SAFETY.

FOOD SAFETY. This is the season of enjoyment, fun and lots and lots of party. There will be lots of cooking, shopping, freezing and storage. The process of handling food should be done with care to prevent bacteria growth and contamination to prevent the risk of food borne illness. Food safety refers to practical steps to ensure proper handling, processing, packing and delivery of foods such that only wholesome foods get to consumers. The discussion will be on 3 levels; 1) Purchase. 2) Processing. 3) Storage. Purchase: when you want to buy use smell , color and shape as a guide. If the meat/poultry/ fish is off color don’t buy. If the meat/fish/poultry has an offensive smell don’t buy. If the pack is damaged don’t buy, the product is probably contaminated. If product is thawed instead of frozen don’t buy. When buying canned foods; Don’t buy canned foods that have a leak. Don’t buy canned foods that are bulging on a side. Don’t buy canned foods in rusty containers. Don’t buy cans without proper labels. Processing; Wash your hands always. Wash hands before you touch products you want to cook. Wash all tools, utensils you intend to use. Wash and clean surfaces of table where you want to work. Wash meat/ fish/poultry you want to cook with clean water. Wash fruits and vegetables for salads and stews properly. Storage. Don’t store raw meat/fish /poultry with cooked food. Keep salads fresh and refrigerated. Keep stews ,sauces and gravies very hot, serve immediately after cooking.

THE POWER OF VISION.

Change they say is the only constant thing, without which there is no growth and development.

 Look at the worm in a cocoon turning to a beautiful butterfly, look at the egg turning to a chick, look at the lion cub,that cute cub turning to the king of the jungle and the list is endless.Growth must occur,nothing can stop it.

 Years ago, i watched an episode of SUCCESS POWER, by REV SAM ADEYEMI; he talked about vision. THE POWER OF VISION, and how it has the capacity to change you/ and take you from where you are to where you want to be and what you want to accomplish,it was so mind blowing.