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Study Reveals Significant Health Risks in Addis Ababa Raw Milk Supply Chain
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 19 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
An Addis Ababa City Commission study has revealed various health risks in the raw milk supply chain, ranging from improper farm practices and veterinary drug residues to dilution with water and unsuitable storage equipment.
- The Addis Ababa City Farmers and Urban Agricultural Development Commission conducted a study across 11 sub-cities regarding raw milk quality, safety, and marketing systems.
- The study confirmed that health-threatening conditions exist throughout the entire process from livestock farms to retail points.
- Researchers verified that some traders and farmers dilute raw milk with significant amounts of water.
- While the study did not directly confirm the presence of cancer-causing chemicals or foreign additives, officials noted that public reports regarding milk failing to sour indicate a need for further investigation.
- The study found that farmers often fail to observe required withdrawal periods for veterinary medicines before milking treated cows.
- Improper feed storage practices were identified, raising the risk of aflatoxin contamination.
- Milking and transport equipment, such as plastic bottles and hard-to-clean jerrycans, were found to be unsuitable for food handling and pose health risks as they degrade under heat and sunlight.
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