Posts Tagged "Bovine"

New Emerging Technology For Production Of A Sterile Blood Based Fertilizer

New Emerging Technology For Production Of A Sterile Blood Based Fertilizer

The much debated issue of slaughterhouse blood disposal is one that is all too familiar at abattoirs and water utilities alike. Bovine blood used to be one of the hottest commodities that an abattoir had to sell. Bovine blood is rich in protein, and was the preferred source of protein in animal feed mixtures until mad cow disease reared is ugly head back in the 90’s. As more and more countries started banning the use of bovine blood in feed mixtures, a rapidly declining market turned what was once a very sought after product into one of the biggest headaches for abattoir owners and water...

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What Is Bovine Tuberculosis ?

What Is Bovine Tuberculosis ?

What Is Bovine Tuberculosis This type of Tuberculosis is often found in South Africa and abattoirs, specifically quarantine abattoirs, may occasionally encounter animals infected with Bovine Tuberculosis. Proper disposal of carcasses and waste material from infected animals is therefore of great importance to ensure safety. Bovine TB belongs to a group of bacteria called Mycobacteriacea. These bacteria are gram positive, aerobic, non-spore forming, non-motile, slightly curved or straight rods. They are able to survive for weeks to months on inanimate objects protected from sunlight. They are...

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