Animal sacrifice of the sacrificed animal given to the needy who didn't sacrifice an animal. According to "The Independent", nearly 10,000,000 animals are sacrificed in Pakistan every year on Eid. Countries such as Saudi Arabia transport nearly a million animals every year for sacrifice to Mina (near Mecca). The sacrificed animals at Id al-Adha, states Clarke Brooke, include the four species considered lawful for the Hajj sacrifice: sheep, goats, camels and cattle, and additionally, cow-like animals initialing the water buffalo, domesticated banteng and yaks. Many are brought in from north Africa and parts of Asia. Other occasions when Muslims perform animal sacrifice
American Society of Animal Science Graduate BULLetin ("No bull, just the latest society news and career information"). In 2012, ASAS launched a site called AnimalSmart.org. This site presents articles and videos about animal science to the public. ASAS also supports the USDA National Agricultural Library's Animal Science Image Gallery. American Society of Animal Science The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) is a non-profit professional organization for the advancement of livestock, companion animals, exotic animals and meat science. Founded in 1908, ASAS is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. ASAS members are involved in university research, education, and extension as well as in the feed, pharmaceutical, and