Ministry warns of meat poisoning in Kwara

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“The outcome of the investigation revealed that animals had grazed on the forage that was fumigated with organophosphate chemicals prior to the incident,” the statement said.Poisoning can occur after short or long-term exposure and can cause nerve damage and disrupt hormone production in humans and animals. Organophosphates are also toxic to plants and insects.

Mr Fashedemi said it is important to note however, that there is a Rapid Response Team in every state in Nigeria, made up of Federal Epidemiology Officer, State Director, Veterinary Services and State Epidemiology Officer, who have been adequately trained for emergencies such as this. Some of the measures taken include cleaning and disinfection of the abattoir that the carcasses were dressed in, creating public awareness about the danger of consuming the meat from affected animals and collecting blood and tissue samples for laboratory testing and analysis.

According to the statement, dead animals should be properly disposed of with the aid of veterinarians and environmental health officers. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

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