Chapainawabganj, May 15 -- Cattle farmers and householders in Chapainawabganj are busy taking care of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with more than 2 lakh animals prepared in the district this year.

According to the District Livestock Department, 226,050 animals, including cows, goats, sheep and buffaloes, have been prepared for sacrifice. Against a local demand of 167,020 animals, the district has a surplus of 58,848.

Visits to different areas of the district showed that farmers are providing intensive care to animals at farms and homes.

Farmers said they raise the animals naturally with nutritious feed, without using steroids or harmful substances. However, many expressed concerns over rising production costs and profit un...