From 1975 to 2000, an estimated 2 million animals were smuggled in annually. In 2012, around 2.6 million cattle entered from India, but that figure dropped sharply to just 92,000 by 2019.

Animals such as dogs, however, rely more on their sense of smell to identify other dogs or species. This reliance makes it more difficult for them to pass the test.

Kanha Gaushala in Moradabad has become the first self-reliant, ISO-certified cowshed in Uttar Pradesh. It cares for 700-750 cows, utilizing cow dung to create eco-friendly products. The gaushala ...