Veterinary Screening and Emergency Care Services Launched for Eid Sacrifice Animals at BAU
To ensure health screening, safe selection, and emergency medical support for sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, Bangladesh Agricultural University-BAU has formed a special veterinary medical team.
The initiative began on May 26, Tuesday, under the supervision of the university’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. A dedicated medical booth has been established at the temporary sacrificial animal market set up on the grounds of the university’s Graduate Training Institute. The service will continue until May 27 and remain operational through the morning of Eid day.
The program is being conducted under the supervision of Veterinary Teaching Hospital Director Mahmudul Alam and with approval from Veterinary Faculty Dean Bahanur Rahman. An eight-member team of veterinary specialists is managing the operations, with support from local organization Purvasha Club.
According to the medical team, the booth is providing indigenous cattle breed identification, general health examinations, detection of fever and infectious disease symptoms, as well as immediate dressing for injuries or wounds found on animals. Necessary treatment advice is also being offered to farmers and buyers.
Officials further stated that specialist veterinarians remain on standby around the clock to ensure advanced treatment support in critical or emergency situations.
Professor Mahmudul Alam said the primary objective of the initiative is to ensure the health and wellbeing of sacrificial animals while helping people select safe and healthy livestock for Qurbani.
He added that alongside raising public awareness, the team is also providing direct health checkups and treatment services. Ensuring that farmers and the general public can quickly access veterinary assistance during emergencies is also being prioritized.
Local farmers and buyers have welcomed the initiative positively. According to them, uncertainty often remains regarding the actual health condition of sacrificial animals. Having access to professional veterinary examinations has now provided greater confidence and reassurance.
One livestock farmer said many people cannot properly identify animal diseases, but here they are easily receiving professional advice and treatment support.
Another buyer said there is always concern before Eid about whether a sacrificial animal is truly healthy. With the medical booth available, buyers can now examine animals properly before taking them home with peace of mind.
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