Animal Rahat set up shop at the Sangola Fair, where there is a bazaar at which bullocks are bought and sold. This a great opportunity for educational outreach to bullock owners. After having spotted an owner trying to control a bullock by force, an Animal Rahat staffer demonstrated how to make the bullock more docile by grooming him with a brush, which is pleasant for the animal and increases his trust. Shown above is that staffer discussing this technique with a gathering of fairgoers. Great news: That bullock owner called our staffer a few days later to thank him. He said daily grooming sessions have made it possible for him to handle his bullock without using force. Hurray!

Our team also spoke to owners who had decorated their bullocks by covering them with colored powder called “gulal.” This powder can be made from oxidized metals or industrial dyes that cause everything from skin irritation to eye problems to cancer. Below, you can see owners washing off the pink powder from their bullock at Animal Rahat’s request.