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This is a short thread on how some diseases are seen after slaughter.
Please if you encounter any of it during this Sallah, or anytime, properly discard the meat (burying preferably).
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This is a case of Tuberculosis, which is highly infectious, and Zoonotic.
When encountered, please use gloves or any means of protection and dispose of it by deep burying.

This is a case of Cysticercosis. Also Zoonotic and affevts humans like it does animals. Usually seen on the heart, muscles of the ribs, rumps and shoulders.
Do not consume. Discard properly.

This is a case of Contagious Bovine Pleuro Pneumonia CBPP. This affevts mainly lungs and remder them unwholesome and unfit for consumption.
Please discard.

This is a case of Traumatic Pericarditis (Hard wire Disease) found on the heart. Its accompanied by foul smell and yellowish fluid.
Organ is unfit for consumption.
Please discard.

This is a case of Multiple Abscess. May be found on any organ and even spread on the flesh.
Please do not consume.

This is Generalized Jaundice and can be seen on the whole carcass.

This is heavy Generalized Haemorrhage. May be due to Shipping Fever, or may be seen as spots on the animal due to beatings.

Please rest your animals from tomorrow, feed and give them water.
Do not allow the handlers to agitate and play with them on the dy of slaughter.
Allow the animals to bleed properly and completely for 10 - 15mins after slaughter. It improves keeping quality of the meat.