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Humans must kill animals in many cases, but they can still modify their behaviours to improve the welfare of animals while they are alive.
Idi-Araba abattoir canal, in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Haphazard development of abattoirs without environmental and health considerations in Nigeria can only invite diseases – and potentially pandemics such as COVID-19.
There’s even a form of post-traumatic stress disorder linked to repetitive killing: Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress (PITS).
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The hazards are both psychological and physical.
Slaughterhouses in parts of rural Kenya don’t adhere to basic hygiene standards.
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Slaughterhouses are an essential step in meat production. Hygiene standards need to be maintained to prevent the spread of diseases.