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Adoption of Hygienic Meat Production and Handling Practices among Value Chain Stakeholders of Chevon and Carabeef in Kerala, India

Chethan. G.N., Senthilkumar. R., Reeja George. P., Jiji. R.S., Narayanan. M.K., Sathu. T., Serma Saravana Pandian. A, Hariharan. R., Nija George, Alimudeen. S

Journal of Advances in Microbiology · pp. 47–56 · Published 15 Jan 2025

10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i1894

Abstract

This study investigated the adoption of hygienic practices in Kerala's chevon and carabeef value chain, focusing on production and handling methods. Using a stratified multistage sampling approach, the research examined three stakeholder groups: farmers (producers), traders, and retailers. For farmers, the assessment covered hygiene practices in feeding, environmental management, livestock health, and biosecurity. For traders and retailers, evaluation parameters included animal welfare standards, handling protocols, transportation compliance, regulatory adherence, traceability systems, slaughter hygiene, packaging methods, and waste management practices. Demographic analysis revealed that participants were predominantly middle-aged males with secondary education and substantial industry experience. The findings indicated moderate adoption of hygiene practices across all stakeholder categories. The domain-specific analysis highlighted critical areas requiring improvement: antimicrobial resistance management, residue monitoring, biosecurity protocols, and general hygiene practices throughout the value chain. For meat traders and retailers specifically, the study identified regulatory compliance, product traceability, personal and environmental hygiene, and waste management as key areas needing enhancement. These findings underscore the necessity for targeted interventions to improve hygiene standards across Kerala's red meat value chain.

Carabeef chevon red meat stakeholders hygienic practices Kerala

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