فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
After warnings circulating on social media about the presence of veterinary drugs potentially affecting the health of Moroccans when consuming sheep meat, the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has stepped forward to clarify the situation and reassure the public about the safety of meat intended for consumption.
In an official statement, ONSSA confirmed that all meat offered for consumption undergoes strict and regulated oversight. The veterinary drugs used are prescribed and administered exclusively by veterinarians after diagnosing any health condition and determining the appropriate treatment, in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.
Regarding vaccines, the office explained that these biological substances are specifically designed to protect animals from diseases and enhance their immunity. They emphasized that there is no risk to human, animal, or environmental health from these vaccines, as they are only used by ONSSA veterinary services or authorized veterinarians within the framework of specialized preventive programs.
As for antibiotics, the office clarified that they are only used in specific therapeutic cases under veterinary supervision, and are not applied for preventive purposes. The decision to use antibiotics is made by veterinarians based on a precise diagnosis of diseases that may affect livestock.
ONSSA also noted that a national monitoring program is implemented annually to check for residues of veterinary drugs in meat available for consumption, including antibiotics. This program includes collecting meat samples for analysis in ONSSA laboratories. Laboratory test results have shown that the meat is free from any veterinary drug residues.
Furthermore, the office mentioned that meat intended for consumption is subject to daily health inspections at national slaughterhouses by veterinary health inspectors, who also check for any traces of veterinary drugs that may have been used. Meat is only allowed to be marketed and stamped after ensuring its quality and safety.
In conclusion, ONSSA assured that the health of the national livestock is in good condition and is continuously monitored throughout the year by ONSSA veterinary services and private veterinarians, in collaboration with local authorities.
These clarifications come at a time when warnings have been circulating on social media through videos claiming that sheep meat contains toxic substances that could harm human health if consumed before 60 days after the animals were injected.
Source: Fes News Media
