MICROBIOLOGICAL COMPARISON OF THE ORAL AND PUMP METHODS OF INFLATING GOAT CARCASSES

Authors

  • O. Popoola Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan, Nigeria
  • D. O. Alonge University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v21i1.1180

Abstract

Two methods of inflating goat carcasses prior to dehairing - the oral and the mechanical pump • are compared for efficiency and microbial contamination. The mechanical pump method was found to be two times faster, to have less total bacterial load with no pathogenic organism as seen in the oral method.

Author Biographies

O. Popoola, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan, Nigeria

Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology 

D. O. Alonge, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine 

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Published

2021-01-03

How to Cite

Popoola, O., & Alonge, D. O. (2021). MICROBIOLOGICAL COMPARISON OF THE ORAL AND PUMP METHODS OF INFLATING GOAT CARCASSES. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 21(1), 161–163. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v21i1.1180

Issue

Vol. 21 (1994)

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