Meat-borne Zoonoses
Dr. Hamid Ragab Hamid
Extension Services Specialist
AWESS - ADFCA
Good Hygienic Practices in Slaughterhouses Seminar
Al Ain - Tue. 19th June 2012
Vision
“ An internationally recognized food
and agriculture organization that
contributes to the well-being of
the community”
Mission
“ To develop a sustainable agriculture and
food sector that ensures the delivery of safe
food to the public and protects the health of
animals and plants while promoting sound
environmental and food practices through
cohesive and effective policies and
regulations, quality standards, research and
awareness”
Diseases and
infections that are
naturally transmitted
between vertebrate
animals and humans
ZOONOSES DEFINITION
Bacteria: Salmonellosis, Campylobacterios, Anthrax,
Brucellosis, infection by verotoxigenic Escherichia coli,
leptospirosis, Plague, Shigellosis and Tularaemia
Parasites: Cysticercosis “Taeniasis” , Trematodosis,
Echinococcosis “hydatidosis”, Toxoplasmosis and
Trichinellosis
Viruses:
Rabies, avian influenza, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic
fever, Ebola and Rift Valley fever.
Fungus: Dermatophytoses, Sporotrichosis.
Unconventional agents:
BSE “Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy”
HEALTH MEASURE REQUIREMENTS
1. The transmission of
zoonotic organisms.
2. The signs of human
infection.
3. The measures used to
prevent infection.
4. Zoonotic diseases
reporting
HEALTH MEASURE REQUIREMENTS
1. The transmission of zoonotic
organisms:
-Faecal matter.
- Urine.
- Blood.
- Intestinal tract fluids/
contents.
- Skin, wool.
- Muscle tissue.
HEALTH MEASURE REQUIREMENTS
2. The signs of human infection:
- Coughs, flu like symptoms .
- Skin lesions.
- Jaundice.
- Eye irritation.
HEALTH MEASURE REQUIREMENTS
2. The signs of human infection:
- Headaches, depression.
- Diarrhoea, vomiting.
- Fever, chills.
- Joint pain, muscular
pain.
HEALTH MEASURE REQUIREMENTS
4. Zoonotic Diseases Reporting:
- Control authorities notification
procedures :
i. ADFCA.
ii. HAAD.
1. Laboratory and in vivo studies in primates, and serological evidence in humans, indicate that food animal oncogenic viruses show potential for causing cancer in humans.
Lung Cancer Risk in Workers in the Meat and Poultry Industries – A Review
Caution!! Cancer Causing Hazards
2. The overwhelming majority of studies of different designs (including all the cohort mortality and cancer incidence studies) indicate at least a 30% excess risk of lung cancer in meat and poultry plant workers, even after controlling for smoking.
Lung Cancer Risk in Workers in the Meat and Poultry Industries – A Review
Caution!! Cancer Causing Hazards
3. Evidence points to food animal oncogenic microorganisms as one of the main causes.
Lung Cancer Risk in Workers in the Meat and Poultry Industries – A Review
Caution!! Cancer Causing Hazards