Hygienic, Pathological and Economic Impacts of Liver Lesions at some Slaughterhouses in Suez Canal Region, Egypt

Abstract

                        Liver is budget-friendly and full of nutrients including protein, and micronutrients as vitamin B₁₂, vitamin A, riboflavin, copper, and iron. Liver appeared as the most affected organ among offal of slaughtered animals. This work had studied the pathological lesions in a total of 85200 different slaughtered animals in many providence abattoirs in Suez Canal region through year 2021. The direct economic loss from organs condemnation (Kg) was also assessed. In 2021, a total of 4200, 64800 and 16200 camels, cattle, and sheep respectively were slaughtered for domestic consumption. The percent of liver lesions from camels, cattle, and sheep were 1.04%, 3.62%, and 2.85 respectively. The total economic losses due to the liver condemnation of camel, cattle and sheep were 31680 LE (2023 $), 1313760 LE (83893 $) and 138600 LE (8851 $) respectively. The total economic loss due to liver condemnation reached 1484040 LE (94766 $). The results of the current study made clear the need for the creation of an efficient program to combat Egypt's meat-related social problems.