Zoonoses are diseases or infections that are naturally transmitted between animals and human beings either directly through contact with infected animals or indirectly through animal products such as meat, milk, eggs, and contaminated environments. In meat hygiene, zoonotic diseases are important because infected food animals may carry pathogens that can be transmitted to humans during slaughtering, processing, handling, or consumption of contaminated meat. Proper inspection, sanitation, and cooking are essential to prevent such diseases. One important meat-borne zoonotic disease is tuberculosis caused by *Mycobacterium bovis*. It is commonly found in cattle and buffaloes. Humans may