Kitui County Abattoirs and Slaughter Slabs Policy 2013

Abstract

The policy outlines the importance of appropriate abattoirs and slaughters slabs. It gives emphasis on significance of meat inspection by qualified personnel. It offers policy interventions to ensure that meat processed and distributed to the public is hygienically handled and safe for human consumption. The policy interventions proposed includes; Establishment of abattoirs and slaughter slabs, Capacity development and facilitation of meat inspectors and veterinarian officers, and Registration and licensing of abattoirs and slaughter slabs. The policy provides the requirements of abattoirs which includes its sitting and layout. It spells out policy implementation, monitoring and evaluation.