The backyard slaughtering of cows is illegal and now in light of Brucellosis people should refrain from doing this immediately.

Primary Industry Media Liaison Officer Jo Uluilakeba said they are aware that the killing of cows is also carried out by people during functions and under the law this is an illegal practice.

Uluilakeba said in light of the emergence of the disease Brucellosis in cattle, people should take heed of their advice.