Bovine viscera condemnation in a slaughterhouse in Metropolitan Lima and its economic impact

Moreno A.S.B.; Aranda F.S.; Salazar G.C.; Zeballos F.V.A. · Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Peru (2025) · DOI: 10.15381/rivep.v36i1.30209

Resumen

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of bovine viscera condemnation in a slaughterhouse in Metropolitan Lima and its economic impact. Monthly slaughter data were collected in 2020, including origin, condemned viscera, and reasons for condemnation. Besides, weights and average market sales prices were also recorded. In 2020, 91 594 bovines were slaughtered, and the frequency of condemnation was 21.78% for liver, 0.93% for lung, and 0.14% for spleen. The main causes were distomatosis (87.28%), abscesses (4.67%), and hydatidosis (3.26%). The economic impact was reflected in an annual loss of US $ 651,303.00 per liver, $ 18,405.00 per lung y US $ 387.00 per spleen. © Los autores.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos