Reducing the risk of zoonotic pathogen transmission in slaughterhouses in Dakar and Kaolack (Senegal): Staff knowledge, attitudes and practices

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Descriptive cross-sectional study evaluates knowledge and practices of slaughterhouse workers in Senegal, indicating awareness gaps about zoonoses.

Over 90% of slaughterers were aware of at least one priority zoonosis, yet knowledge varied significantly by age group.
Good understanding of zoonoses was noted among inspectors, contrasting with lower knowledge levels in slaughterers.
Personal protection measures were adopted by 80.8% of staff, but hygiene practices for equipment were only used by 53.2%.
Raising awareness and improving training on zoonosis prevention are essential to enhance safety in slaughterhouses.

Gning et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Descriptive cross-sectional study evaluates knowledge and practices of slaughterhouse workers in Senegal, indicating awareness gaps about zoonoses.