The Kano government has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising livestock business practices to protect public health, improve food safety and strengthen livelihoods.

The commissioner for livestock development, Aliyu Isah, stated this during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Kano State Livestock Traders and Meat Processing Union to his office, according to a statement on Thursday.

Mr Isah said the ministry was working with relevant stakeholders to reform livestock trading and meat processing in line with global best practices, noting that the reforms were aimed at promoting fairness, transparency and safety in the sector.

He disclosed that a major component of the reforms was the planned transition from the traditional price bargaining system to a standardised weighing method for livestock sales.

According to Mr Isah, under the proposed system, animals would be weighed, and prices would be jointly determined by the government and stakeholders to protect the interests of both buyers and sellers.

The commissioner also reiterated the government’s zero tolerance for practices that pose risks to public health and animal welfare, particularly the slaughter of pregnant animals and the sale of meat from animals that died before slaughter.

Mr Isah described such practices as illegal, unsafe and harmful to human health, adding that the ministry would intensify monitoring and enforcement to curb them.

Mr Isah noted that the reforms aligned with the development agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, which established the ministry to safeguard lives and enhance food safety.

Mr Isah assured the association of sustained collaboration, stakeholder engagement and support to promote modern, safe and responsible practices across the livestock value chain in the state. 

(NAN)