Vijayawada, June 6 -- The Government of Andhra Pradesh's Department of Animal Husbandry has issued guidelines regarding animal slaughter during the Eid-al-Adha festival. In the state of Andhra Pradesh, the slaughter of animals such as goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, and fish for meat, as well as non-productive buffaloes, is permitted.

According to the Department of Animal Husbandry, the slaughter of cows, calves, and camels is strictly prohibited in Andhra Pradesh. Moreover, while transporting animals, appropriate guidelines must be followed to ensure their welfare under animal protection laws

"Anyone found involved in the slaughter of cows, calves, or camels, or transporting animals in overloaded vehicles, will be considered to be...