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In Kazakhstan, concerns about the legality and safety of saiga antelope meat have been circulating, given its historical links to illegal poaching and the critically endangered status of the species. However, recent assurances from the Ministry of Agriculture and relevant services aim to alleviate these concerns.
According to reports by CMN.KZ, the meat undergoes a full cycle of checks at certified meat processing plants. Erlan Nysanbayev, head of the department, reiterated that all saiga antelope carcasses are delivered to these plants for thorough inspections. The product only goes on sale after these checks, ensuring that it meets veterinary safety standards and conservation regulations.
The epizootic situation in the areas of culling is studied in advance, ensuring that the meat is safe for consumption. Specialists take blood samples and tests for animal diseases at the plants themselves, further ensuring the quality of the meat. The minister emphasized that there should be no doubts about the quality of the saiga antelope meat.
Contrary to rumours suggesting illegal trading by poachers, the minister dismissed such claims. It is impossible for saiga meat to be sold somewhere unauthorized, as all points of sale are checked by veterinary and sanitary services. The relevant services strictly monitor the sale of saiga meat products to prevent any illegal activities.
Social media has spread information that saiga meat could be infectious and dangerous to eat. However, these claims have been refuted by the Ministry of Agriculture. The minister stated that there should be no doubts about the quality of the meat, as it undergoes a rigorous process of checks and inspections before being sold.
Despite these assurances, it is important to note that saiga antelope meat is generally rare or not openly marketed due to strict protections. Illegal hunting remains a significant risk to both the species and food safety. As such, consumers are advised to be vigilant and only purchase saiga meat from reputable sources.
In summary, the sale of saiga antelope meat in Kazakhstan is closely monitored to ensure its quality and legality. Consumers can have confidence in the safety of the meat, provided it has been through the required checks and inspections at certified meat processing plants. However, illegal hunting remains a concern, and consumers are encouraged to only purchase saiga meat from reputable sources.
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- To address concerns about the safety and legality of saiga antelope meat, it undergoes a full cycle of checks at certified meat processing plants, ensuring it meets both veterinary safety standards and conservation regulations, and is further monitored by veterinary and sanitary services during sale.
- Amidst rumors suggesting that saiga antelope meat could be unsafe, the Ministry of Agriculture has refuted these claims, asserting that the meat undergoes a rigorous process of checks and inspections at certified meat processing plants before being sold, providing consumers with confidence in its quality and safety.
