Spanish man who rescued two baby cows now battles authorities who want them slaughtered
Most people invited to lunch at a farm wouldn’t expect to leave with two newborn calves in their car. But […]
Jose Antonio Oria took two newborn calves from a farm in Sevilla to his own property in Lepe, Huelva, after they were destined for slaughter. He raised them as pets, bottle-feeding them and registering them with the regional companion animal identification register. Despite the cows being registered as companion animals, authorities in the Junta de Andalucía have demanded their compulsory slaughter due to concerns about identification and potential disease transmission.
Jose challenged the order, citing the cows' registration and presenting documentation including their passports and verified microchips. The dispute centers on whether this registration overrides the reasons for the initial administrative order. A court in Huelva temporarily allowed Jose to keep the cows while legal proceedings continue, but their long-term future remains uncertain.
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