Assessment of Fish Post-Harvest Handling Practices in Kambata Tembaro and Wolaita Zones, Southern Ethiopia

Fish is highly vulnerable to post-harvest damage, typically manifesting as fleshly impairment or microbial spoilage. Rough handling during capture and transport leads to physical damage, while poor hygiene and inadequate sanitation environments significantly expedite the spoilage process [9]. Research indicates that environmental factors such as high temperatures, alongside inappropriate processing, storage, and supply chain inefficiencies, … Read more