@article{MAKHILLVR20114127949,
    title = {Retrospective Study of Tuberculosis in Slaughtered Cattle at Maiduguri Abattoir, Nigeria},
    journal = {Veterinary Research},
    volume = {4},
    number = {1},
    pages = {1-4},
    year = {2011},
    issn = {1993-5412},
    doi = {vr.2011.1.4},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5412&doi=vr.2011.1.4},
    author = {F.U.,U.B. and},
    keywords = {Nigeria,Retrospective,meat inspection,public health,bovine,Maiduguri},
    abstract = {Result of a study describing the magnitude and distribution of gross lesions compatible with bovine tuberculosis at Maiduguri abattoir encountered during routine meat inspection between 2000 and 2009 was determined. A total of 403,317 cattle were slaughtered during a 10 year period. Among those examined, 11,006 had gross lesions compatible with bovine tuberculosis. The distribution of suspected gross bovine TB lesions in different organs shows (67.8%) in the lungs, (13.9%) in the lymph nodes, (8.6%) in the liver, (3.8%) in the intestines, (4.0%) in the kidneys and (1.9%) accounted for generalised TB. There was no significant difference between two different season of the year and sex of cattle (p>0.05). This study highlights the importance of meat inspection. Measures for control are also been suggested.}
    }