Rabat – The National Office for Food Safety (OnSSA) has insured Moroccan consumers about the health of the country’s cattle breeding for concerns about the safety of red meat.
The controversy broke out when a breeder claimed Meat These animals contain a harmful antibiotic. The video, which was spread on social media, said that the cattle required a waiting time of about two months before consumption.
In response to these claims, Onsa submitted an explanation in which the national one was confirmed cattle Is in good health and is regularly monitored by public and private veterinary services in cooperation with the local authorities over the course of the year.
Onssa claimed that the use of veterinary medicines, including the prescription and its administration, was strictly regulated. These practices are reserved for licensed veterinarians, which they make after a precise diagnosis and determining the relevant treatment.
With regard to vaccines, OnSsa made it clear that these are biological substances that protect animals from diseases and strengthen their immunity and are not a risk of human, animal or ecological health. The vaccines are administered exclusively by the veterinarians and private veterinarians of the office as part of programs for the prevention of animal diseases.
The national food regulatory authority stated that antibiotics are only used in certain cases and only if necessary under the diagnosis of diseases. It also added that these antibiotics are never administered.
Onsssa continued that it confirms its commitment to food safety by implementing an annual nationwide program that monitors veterinary remains, including antibiotics, in meat that is intended for consumption. The program includes a thorough sampling and analysis in OnSSA laboratories, whereby the results consistently show no traces of veterinary medicinal products in the meat.
The animals intended for consumption subject daily health tests in the country’s slaughterhouses, which were supervised by veterinary inspectors. This inspection includes checking the potential presence of traces of veterinary injection injections.
After all these tests, the meat is stamped and only allows the slaughterhouses if it corresponds to health and safety standards.
Morocco has officially Employed Eid Al Adha, the Islamic ritual victim of cattle, due to the continuing drought crisis and the associated challenges that have had a negative impact in the past six years, have had a negative impact.
The Minister of Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq announced the news in a television message and explained that the notice is in line with the guidelines of King Mohammed VI.
