A recent video that has gone viral on social media has caused a public uproar, showing a man brutally slaughtering a cow while it was still standing. This is not the usual way cows are slaughtered, and the disturbing footage has sparked widespread condemnation from animal rights activists, concerned citizens, and the general public.
Typically, cows are laid on their sides during slaughter to ensure a humane and less stressful process. This standard procedure is believed to be safer for both the animal and the person performing the slaughter. However, the video shows the cow being slaughtered while it is standing, a practice that many have criticized for its cruelty and disregard for animal welfare.
The shocking footage has raised questions about the treatment of animals in the country, particularly in the context of meat production. It has led to debates about the need for better regulations and practices in the slaughter of livestock.
The video, which was recorded by an onlooker, shows the cow in a visibly distressed state as the man carrying out the slaughtering process struggles to control it. While the cow is standing, the man can be seen stabbing it with a sharp knife. The video then cuts to the blood spilling from the animal as it collapses. Many who watched the video expressed their horror and disbelief at what they witnessed.
Social media platforms, especially Twitter and Facebook, have been flooded with comments condemning the act. Many people described the video as “disturbing” and “heartbreaking,” with some calling for stricter laws against animal cruelty.
One concerned viewer, Nneka Okechukwu, shared her disgust on Twitter, writing, “This is inhumane! How can someone do this to an animal? We need stronger regulations on slaughtering practices in this country.”
Others have argued that the act was a violation of the animal’s rights, and a disregard for established slaughtering procedures. Some pointed out that slaughtering cows while they are standing could lead to unnecessary suffering for the animal.
“Cry truly animal cruelty exists. We should never support animal cruelty. That said, do you wonder what was going on in the mind of this man? Had he been attacked by cows before? Or his farm? Or his family or friend’s own? Or by herdsmen?
Or is he angry about the cost of cow? Or he is angry that those he called to help kill it overcharged him? If I ask you na who you go ask” by IME1
“Omo! This is gory” by donjosh47
The practice shown in the video is widely seen as not only brutal but also unnecessary. Animal rights experts have highlighted that laying the cow on its side before slaughter is a more humane and controlled way to ensure the animal’s death is swift and painless. In contrast, the method shown in the video leaves the animal exposed to extreme pain and distress.
A veterinary expert, Dr. Ngozi Anya, commented on the incident, saying, “This is not the proper way to slaughter a cow. It’s crucial that animals are treated with dignity and respect, even in the context of food production. Slaughtering while standing exposes the animal to unnecessary pain, and it’s simply not acceptable in modern agricultural practices.”
