Boyi, Naason https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7352-4819
Bitrus, Asinamai Athiliamai
Audu, Benshak John
James, Wison Bertu
Article History
Received: 4 May 2026
Accepted: 6 July 2026
First Online: 15 July 2026
Declarations
Ethical approval and Consent to Participate: This study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical clearance was obtained from the University of Jos Ethics and Research Committee (Reference No: F17-00379). Permission was also obtained from the Gombe State Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperatives, and the Gombe State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. Participation in the questionnaire survey was voluntary, and written informed consent was obtained from abattoir management and workers prior to data collection. Confidentiality of respondent information was strictly maintained throughout the study.
Consent to Publication: Not Applicable.
Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.