ABSTRACT

This study was carried

out to examined the

processes of  abattoir

operations  in Amansea  and  Ugwuoba

and

to know

their

related

health

hazards

to the public. The  processes

involved

in abattoir  in

both Amansea and

Ugwuoba were examined . A survey

on the

waste

generated and

methods  of

disposal  in the  two abattoirs

were

also

looked

at to

know

the effects these

wastes

may

have on the

environment, if

not properly

managed. Structured

questionnaires

were

designed

and

used

to

interview

the abattoir

operators

and

managers. Primary

data were

obtained

from the

questionnaire and

subjective

responses

of the

population; the

researcher observation

and  from processes in abattoir

operations, type of

wastes

generated

and their mode of

disposal. Information

about

how the respondents’

perception of the abattoir condition and the methods of meat

processing

                               

was acquired. Laboratory Analyses were carried out on the abattoir

wastes. Sampling  was done

forth-nightly

and  sampled

analyzed to

determine

the type

and intensity

of

contamination. All

the values

obtained

from different parameters

were compared

with the standards

established by FEPA and

WHO in Nigeria

in order

to obtain deviations

and  establish impact

of

abattoir

wastes

on

human

health  and

ecological system. The result

obtained from the analysis

show that the

Amansea and Ugwuoba abattoirs were

highly

polluted

resulting in the

                       

present

meat contamination going on and endangering the health of the

public and the ecosystem. The present government policy  which led

to

this ugly

situation and the recommended remedial

policy  measures

were highlighted. Measures to eliminate or eradicate the hazards

of

waste generated in the abattoir at Amanseas and

Ugwuoba  during

slaughtering operations were recommended.