Current Status of Animal Welfare Technologies in Bangladesh

The science of animal welfare means to interpret welfare issues on individuals and communities, identify possible solutions. Amongst all events in Bangladesh, the sacrifice of a four legged animal during Eid Ul Adha is the one that is studied in this paper in the context of animal welfare. The occasion originates from Prophet Abraham instructed by God to sacrifice his son and later on before the sacrifice took place, God replaced his son by a lamb. This teaches us that the sacrifice must of that particular animal which the consumers loves as much as their children. Thus the animals bought by the consumer – must be taken best of care for the animal even if it were raised and sacrificed in a farm and a slaughterhouse. However the farm to slaughter house procedure and processes of Eid ul Adha could be addressed and improved in case of animal ethics and technological advancements.