Impact of abattoir wastes on trace metal accumulation, speciation, and human health–related problems in soils within Southern Nigeria

GA Ebong, ES Ettesam, EU Dan - Air, Soil and Water …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
The slaughtering of animals and processing of meats for human consumption generates
enormous wastes which are not properly managed in most developing nations including …

Influence of abattoir wastes on soil microbial and physicochemical properties

E Dan, K Fatunla, S Shaibu - Asian Journal of …, 2018 - publications.articalerewriter.com
Influence of abattoir wastes on physicochemical and microbiological properties of soil
samples obtained from Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria were investigated using standard …

Assessment of pollution potentials of slaughterhouse wastes on physicochemical properties of soil in Ebonyi State Nigeria

OC Okafor, M Nwojiji, C Njoku, PI Onuoha - Environmental Earth Sciences, 2024 - Springer
In Nigeria, almost all industries produce waste, which is typically disposed of with often little
consideration given to environmentally friendly procedures. This study assessed the …

Heavy metal levels in cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) foraging in some abattoirs in Lagos State metropolis

EA Adegbe, OO Babajide, LR Maina… - Bulletin of the National …, 2021 - Springer
Background Heavy metal accumulation in the ecosystem constitutes a potential toxic effect
which is hazardous to human health. Increasing environmental pollution has necessitated …

[PDF][PDF] Determination of heavy metals in Hibiscus cannabinus and Moringa oleifera cultivated at Zango Abattoir, Tudun Wada, Kaduna Metropolis

YM Malum, L Salihu - International Journal of Sustainable …, 2017 - academia.edu
This study was carried out to determine and evaluate the concentration of ten heavy metals
(As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni and Zn) in Hibiscus cannabinus and Moringa oleifera …

[PDF][PDF] Metal accumulation and Risk assessment of abattoir wastes in soil and leafy vegetables

HS ETUK, GA EBONG, EU DAN - Euro. Acad. Res, 2021 - researchgate.net
Globally meat is one of the major sources of protein for human but the processing of animals
for meat in abattoirs generates large amount of waste products which in some countries are …

Evaluating the Concentration of Pb, Hg, Co, V, As, Fe, Cu, Cd, Cr, Mn, Ni, and Zn and their Potential Sources in Soil from Two Abattoirs in Itu and Ikot Ekpene Local …

IB Anweting, GA Ebong, IE Okon, IM Udofia… - Journal of Applied …, 2024 - ajol.info
Inorganic contaminants which consist of toxic metals and salts are notable for their wide
environmental dispersion and their tendency to accumulate in the tissues of the human …

Effects of Abattoir Activities in the Surrounding Soils within Abuja, Nigeria

MU Useh, D Uzama, P Obigwa - Communication in Physical …, 2022 - journalcps.com
The various activities taking place in abattoirs all over the world today can contaminate the
environment through direct or indirect impacts. This study aims to investigate the impact of …

Evaluation of Pollutant Discharge from Slaughterhouses on Receiving Water Bodies

O Daniel, UN John, UU Ngozi - Journal of Engineering …, 2023 - ebooks.abclibraries.com
Aim: The aim of this study is to appraisal the consequences of slaughterhouse wastewater
discharge into surface water of selected slaughterhouse environment. Study Design: Three …

[PDF][PDF] Assessment of the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Heavy Metal Contents of Abattoir Soils

AB Ariyo, O Obire - ijmaas.com
The use of organic fuel sources in open fire dressing of animals results in the production of
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) being released into the environment and which …