Consumer awareness regarding meat-borne zoonotic diseases
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ANUPAM SAHAY
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh 243 122 India
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RUPASI TIWARI
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh 243 122 India
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M C SHARMA
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh 243 122 India
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RAHUL SRIVASTAVA
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh 243 122 India
Keywords:
Consumer awareness, Meat-borne diseases, Meat handlers, ZoonosisAbstract
The results of the study revealed that consumers were less concerned about license, meat inspection and health status of retailers but had high awareness about zoonotic diseases. Although different indicators are used to ensure quality by the consumer but they can help only to rule out gross abnormality of meat and are not able to confirm the safety and suitability of meat. An awareness campaign on hygienic meat production for the butchers and retailers and knowledge regarding meat-borne zoonotic diseases and other health hazards for the consumers will surely help to improve the situation and create the demand for safe and hygienic meat.
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