Operations and waste management of slaughterhouse in the Province of Laguna [Philippines]
2008
Maranan, R.F.R. | Paraso, M.G.V. | Alcantara, A.J. | Espaldon, Ma.V.O. | Alaira, S.A. | Sevilla, C.C. | Valdez, C.A.
This study was done to provide an interview of environmental and public health concerns in relation to the operations and waste management practices slaughterhouses in the Laguna Province [Philippines]. An interview with slaughterhouse masters, meat inspectors or pollution officers in each slaughterhouse was accomplished using a standard survey form. Results revealed that only four (36.4%) of the eleven slaughterhouses in the province were accredited with the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), which implies that the majority of the slaughterhouse in Laguna do not comply with the set standards for abbattoir operations. Moreover, the non-accredited establishments operate with substandard and outdated facilities and equipment,wastewater lagoons in some establishments, further treatment of the effluent was found to be lacking. Solid wastes were not utilized into useful by-products. The generated waste water does not undergo treatment and purification prior to its disposal into the environment. The study shows the need for compliance with the set standards for operation by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) as well as strict implementation of the waste management programs in these establishments in order to provide wholesome and safe products for consumers in an environmentally acceptable manner.
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