Welfare and hygienic issue of broiler meat processing in traditional broiler market

Abstract

This study is based on the different factors that are indicator for animal welfare and hygienic issue of a broiler shop in Bhairab upazilla in Kishoregonj district. About 23 local broiler shop was visited for the purpose of this study. The study reveals that the rule and regulation of animal welfare were not fully followed for example the stocking density in shop. In 39.13 % broiler shop, they do not provide recommended space per bird. In 82.61 % broiler shop, we found signs of thermal discomfort such as reduced walking, long time standing etc., although there was cooling system for lessening the high temperature. On the other hand, in 26.09% broiler shop, they are transferring the bird from vehicle to shop by holding two wing and two feet. Slaughter knife of 78.26% broiler shop was sharp which causes a smooth severance and desirable bleeding. About 86.96% broiler shop, they do not dispose the dead birds properly. In 73.91% broiler shop, they use antibiotics as a growth promoter which is threaten for consumer. But the hygienic condition was not poor for example, 86.96% broiler shop uses clean water as drinking water of birds. Hygienic issue in broiler meat processing is also a vital thing for the protection of human health. It has a zoonotic significance.