Samuel Ekwu, A. E. Onyimonyi, S. O. Ugwu

Piggery Farmers' Awareness of the Implications of the Use of Aflatoxins Contamination of Feedstuffs in the Humid Tropics (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2012 in the subject Agrarian Studies, , language: English, abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate piggery farmers'awareness of aflatoxins contamination of feedstuffs and its implications in pig production in Nsukka zone. A survey research was conducted using a structured questionnaire which was validated by an agricultural measurement and evaluation experts. The questionnaire was used to collect data from the piggery farmers. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics option ofGenstat computer package (Discovery edition 3). The result of this study revealed that piggery farmers are aware of aflatoxins infestation, but know little about its economic and health implications on pig production and pork consumers. They also indicated that they are adopting various local and technical methods such as avoiding damp environment, sprinkling ashes and saw-dusts on top of the feedstuffs, in order to reduce the incidence of aflatoxins development in the feedstuffs they use to feed their pig stocks. They stated that they were not aware that feeding pigs with aflatoxins contaminated food reminants and feeds poses a serious health risk to both the pigs and pork consumers, as they are interested in minimizing the cost of production rather than the welfare of the pigs and pork consumers. Pigs fed with aflatoxin contaminated feedstuffs, have stunted growth, poor feed intake and liver damage, when consumed by humans cause diseasessuch as liver cancer, kidney and nervous disorders, cirrhosis and mutagenswhich have been proven by researchers. Hence the need to ascertain the extent of piggery farmers' awareness of toxins, which will serve as an indicator on the level of risks exposure of both pigs and pork consumers in the zone. It was therefore recommended that more awareness should be created to both the crop and livestock farmers on the economic and health implications of aflatoxins in the food chain. Farmers should be strongly encouraged to adopt a good preventive and control strategies both in the field, storage and handling of feeds and feed ingredients in order to avert a possible outbreak of aflatoxicosis if uncheck-mated.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: GRIN Verlag
• Seitenzahl: 20
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783668431546
• Artikelnr.: 48035294

Autorenporträt

Ekwu Ugochukwu Samuel is an educationist per excellent, he has special interest in sciences education, agriculture, agribusiness education, food security and Climate Change for a successful livelihood in Africa continent. He has a Masters degree (M.Sc) in Animal Production and Management from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, he obtained his bachelor's degree (B.Agric) from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria and a Professional Diploma in Education ( PDE) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. He is a certified teacher with Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (IM/R/12407) Category B, with licence, he is a member of reputable professional associations such as Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN); Association of Nigerian Teachers (ASSONT); Graduate Member Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM); Member Nigerian Institute of Animal Science ( NIAS); Member Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN); Member Nigerian Malaciological Association (NMA). He conducts researches in his area of interest in other to improve the standard of living through improve food production, agric value chains, sustainable food security and wealth creation while profering solutions to everyday challenges face by the African society as a result of increased population and global warming / climate change.