Assessment Of Biosecurity Limitation  In Live  Poultry Markets  Inyaounde, Center Region Of  Cameroon

Mube K.  Herve; Tata Cyriel; Tadondjou   Cyril; Chekam   Prisca; Ebile   dayan; Tendonkeng   Fernand

doi:10.61838/kman.jpsad.2.3.5

Authors

Mube K. Herve Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3264-8998
Tata Cyriel University Institute of Sciences and Technology of Yaounde, P.O 5988 Yaoundé - Cameroon Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2465-5058
Tadondjou Cyril Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Derived Products, Ecole Nationale Supérieure Polytechnique de Maroua, University of Maroua, Cameroon Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-0097
Chekam Prisca Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-0097
Ebile dayan Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon , P.O. Box 222, Dschang, Cameroon Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-0097
Tendonkeng Fernand Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon , P.O. Box 222, Dschang, Cameroon Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-0097

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jpsad.2.3.5

Abstract

In the poultry value chain, live animal markets are common hotspots for dispersing multiple infectious diseases. This work was initiated to assess biosecurity practices in the poultry market. For this purpose, a survey was conducted in 8 live poultry markets in Yaoundé, in combination with a questionnaire-based survey with the stakeholders of the livestock markets. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that all the markets (100%) were not only used for selling live poultry, and the birds were not confined. In all the markets (100%), poultry was sold without any disinfection observed, and no program was implemented to fight against rodents. The introduction of birds into the market without quarantine was observed at 33.9%; 46.9% of traders and slaughtering persons were working together in closed proximity, birds were kept in wooden cages on the ground in all the market (85.8%) and, when transported inter-urbanely the birds were kept in plastic cages (100%). Cages were piled on top of one another (61.4%) had poultry of different breeds (30.3%) and of different ages (100%). All traders do not put on clean uniforms reserved for their poultry selling activities only, and they do not carry out any medical check-ups. Most customers (72.8%) slaughtered their birds in the market, and the unsold birds (100%) were not returned. Stray dogs, rodents, and cats were found in the market (100%). It was concluded that there is a limited application of biosecurity measures in the live poultry markets in Yaoundé, which, therefore, represents a risk of the dissemination of high pathogenic avian/zoonosis diseases. Live bird market stakeholders should be educated on adhering to biosecurity measures and practices.