Now, big cats of Mysuru zoo to be fed chicken instead of beef
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The enforcement of the anti-cow slaughter ordinance led to the closure of beef shops
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The enforcement of the anti-cow slaughter ordinance led to the closure of beef shops
With the anti-cow slaughter ordinance becoming a law in Karnataka, beef has been replaced with chicken in the diet of the big cats of Mysuru zoo.
However, veterinarians will be keeping a close watch on the tigers, lions, leopards and other carnivores at the zoo for any changes in their behaviour or other physiological parameters.
ZAK seeks exemption from law
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The Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) has requested the government to exempt the nine zoos under its jurisdiction from the anti-cow slaughter ordinance. It is learnt that the ZAK’s request has been moved through the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences.
The zoos under ZAK including Mysuru zoo and Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park require a total of 1,400 kg of beef daily to feed the tigers, lions, leopards and other carnivores.
Though buffaloes above the age of 13 are permitted to be slaughtered under the new law, their availability in the State is limited. Hence, a request has been sent to the government to exempt the zoos from the ordinance.