[2] Over time the city has grown round the abattoir, which poses a serious threat to public health and hygiene.

[3] Under the terms of the World Bank's Economic Reform Support Grant, the APB was one of 14 public enterprises targeted in the 2006–2008 privatization program.

The others were OCIBU, BRB, OPHAVET, REGIDESO, ONATEL, SOSUMO, COTEBU, UCAR, OTB, SOCABU and SIP.

[7] By 2018 the abattoir, which could slaughter 100 cattle per day on average, was no longer able to meet demand from local butchers.

[8] SOGEAB began construction of a modern abattoir in Muzinga, Bubanza Province, in 2018, made possible when that location was connected to the electricity grid.

[9] Design of the new slaughterhouse followed advice given by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).