Evaluation of existing slaughter act and way forward to its development in Bangladesh

Ma Akbar,Ma Hashem,Mm Hossain,Mr Haque

doi:10.3329/sja.v15i1.33159

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https://doi.org/10.3329/sja.v15i1.33159

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Abstract

This study was undertaken for the evaluation of existing animal slaughter and meat quality control act 2011 and way forward to its development in Bangladesh. Published data, SWOT analyses, structured questionnaires survey, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were carried out for critical analyses and explore the different stakeholders views. The study was carried out in seven divisions of Bangladesh namely Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Barisal and Rangpur. Total 285 representative samples (covering all stakeholders like farmers, butchers, meat processors, ULO/VS/PDO) were interviewed. Four FGDs and 50 KIIs were administered with different stakeholders. Descriptive statistics like percentage, mean, ranks and Binary logistic regression and Z test were used for data analyses. Findings show that the authority is not functioning properly due to lack of action plan and monitoring cell. Lack of certification authority, sanitary and meat inspector visit, restricted day, pre-slaughter and post-slaughter examination is visible. Act should be updated time to time to address the field based need. The study reveals that to implement the slaughter act Department of Livestock Services (DLS) as authority should have action plan and monitoring cell.SAARC J. Agri., 15(1): 111-122 (2017)

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According to the estimate of the Department of Livestock Services, the present population of cattle, goat, buffalo and poultry is about 23.44 million, 25.61 million, 1.45 million and 307.47 million, respectively in 2012-13 (DLS, 2014)
There is a huge gap between the demand and supply of nutritious foods for the human population
Is about 44 ml milk and 20.6 g meat per day (DLS, 2009) which indicates that we are in serious shortage of milk and meat

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The livestock sub-sector in Bangladesh is currently governed by the following legislation: Bengal Cruelty to Animals Act, 1920, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance, 1962, Bangladesh Veterinary Practitioners Ordinance, 1982, Animal Disease Act, 2005, Bangladesh Animal and Animal Product Quarantine Act, 2005, National Livestock Development Policy, 2007, National Poultry Development Policy, 2008, Avian Influenza Compensation Strategy and Guidelines, 2008, Bangladesh Zoo Act, 2009 (Draft), Animals Slaughter and Meat Control Act, 2011, Fish Feed and Animal Feed Act, 2010, National Livestock extension policy, 2012 (http://www.dls.gov.bd/livestockdevpolicy.php) These pieces of legislation will continue to be updated from time to time in accordance with the policy changes and production trends.

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