AS YOU PREPARE FOR UDIYYAH, PROTECT YOUR FAMILY BY INSPECTING THE CARCASS CAREFULLY. NEVER ASSUME THAT EVERY ANIMAL IS SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND FAMILIES.

After slaughter, examine the meat and internal organs for unusual nodules, lesions, discoloration, or abnormalities. Tuberculous lesions can affect organs including lungs, liver, and intestines. Always inspect.

However, not every nodule is tuberculosis. Several conditions can produce similar appearances, so suspicious findings should always be assessed by a qualified veterinarian before consumption. Stay cautious.

Do not leave slaughtering and meat inspection entirely to house helps. Stay involved, observe the process, and ensure proper hygiene, handling, and veterinary inspection throughout. Your vigilance matters.

Meat showing suspicious lesions should not be trimmed and eaten. Separate it from other meat and seek veterinary guidance before deciding if disposal is necessary. Stay safe.

Celebration should never come at the expense of health. Careful inspection, hygienic slaughter, proper cooking, and professional advice can help protect you and loved ones. Celebrate wisely.

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view