@article{MAKHILLVR20103327941,
    title = {Incidence of Fetal Wastage in Cattle Slaughtered at the Oko-Oba Abattoir and Lairage, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria},
    journal = {Veterinary Research},
    volume = {3},
    number = {3},
    pages = {54-57},
    year = {2010},
    issn = {1993-5412},
    doi = {vr.2010.54.57},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5412&doi=vr.2010.54.57},
    author = {A.},
    keywords = {incidence,Nigeria,abattoir,cattle,Fetal wastage,consititutes},
    abstract = {The aim of this study is to determine the proportion of fetuses destroyed due to the slaughter of pregnant cows at the Oko-Oba abattoir and lairage, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria. A retrospective study was conducted on abattoir records kept by the Lagos State Department of Veterinary Services (LSDVS) over a 4 year period. The study showed an incidence rate ranging from 1.50-2.10% over the 4 year study period (Average of 1.8%). This practice constitutes a huge drain on the animal protein availability for human consumption in a developing country like Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that appropriate legislation be put in place and enforced to control the slaughter of pregnant animals. Comprehensive ante-mortem inspection should also be carried out by abattoir staff on all animals intended for slaughter for human consumption.}
    }