Wissenschaft im Bild
Another day at work - typical Nigerian abattoir
Thema der Dissertation: Exposure of Butchers in Nigeria to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from burning tyres
Kommentar: Without any personal protection, Nigerian edible animal skin and animal parts processors usually burn used tyres as fuel to remove furs from animal skin and parts. This practice is carried out with the butchers oblivious of the health and environmental implications of their work.