Dagupan Vet ramps up meat inspection
THE Dagupan City Veterinary Office (CVO) has ramped up its meat inspection in the city’s public markets during the holiday season amid higher demand for meat.
Dr. Paulo Garcia, officer-in-charge, said his office added more personnel to watch out for meat entering the city.
Meat inspectors are tasked to ensure that the slaughtered meat have undergone proper process by examining documents from the abattoir/slaughterhouse, and corresponding fees paid.
“Sinisiguro po naming na ang mga karneng ipinapasok sa lungsod ay fit for human consumption”, said Garcia.
The bulk of the meat products being sold in Dagupan City come from the towns of Malasiqui, Mangaldan, and Santa Barbara.
Garcia urged buyers to look for Meat Inspection Certificates issued to meat vendors to ensure that they are buying quality meat.
Meanwhile, Garcia warned the public against eating dog meat to discourage dognapping and slaughtering of dogs particularly during the holiday season when dog meat is often served as “pulutan” during drinking sessions in neighborhoods.
Garcia said dogs are carriers of different parasites, particularly tape worms.
Despite freezing and cooking the meat, the tapeworms are not completely eliminated and can cause intestinal problems and affect a person’s nervous system. (Ahikam Pasion)
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