Osun govt. suspends slaughtering of animals
The Government of Osun on Saturday ordered the suspension
of slaughtering of animal in all abattoirs and meat shops across the state as
from Monday, April 25.
This information is contained in a press statement issued by
the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth
Engagement, Dr Oluwabukola Aluko.
``The suspension of all slaughtering activities in the state
is to sanitise animal slaughtering and other activities in the meat industry.
"It is also to meet up with the requisite standards of
providing wholesome meat fit for human consumption,’’ it said.
The government advised all butchers willing to continue in
the trade, to apply to the Veterinary Office nearest them for the renewal of
their ‘Permit’ to slaughter animals.
It cautioned butchers against slaughtering animals without
recourse to the due process, warning that any violation would be viewed
seriously.
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