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| Use Leaves and Besek which are more environmentally friendly as a substitute for plastic for packaging sacrificial meat (Photo: Lintang PR) |
University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) held qurbani with the Green and Halal Qurbani concept. This is an attempt by the White Campus to continue sharing qurbani meat and not neglecting hygiene and ecology, for example, by not using plastic for packaging but using teak leaves, banana leaves, and baskets.
The number of sacrificed livestock at UMM reached 59 animals, consisting of 17 cows, 34 goats, and eight sheep. Some were sent to regional points in Malang Raya, and some were slaughtered on campus on June 28-29.
UMM Animal Husbandry Lecturer Ali Mahmud, S.Pt., M.Pt. explained that green and halal here are not only implemented at the time of Qurbani. Many aspects must be considered long before Eid al-Adha. It starts with choosing a place to buy livestock that meets animal welfare standards.
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"Therefore, we can get animals that are not stressed. They are not easily rebellious and loose, which in turn makes it easier for us to slaughter them. The meat is also less bruised, fresher and better red," he said.
Another thing that needs to be considered in Green and Halal Qurbani is the selection of animals that have been vaccinated, both LSD and foot and mouth disease vaccines. Physiological checking is also needed, such as choosing fleshy, fat, and old enough. Several vets from UMM have done these processes directly, including Prof. Dr. drh. Lili Zalizar, MS.
Ali, as he is often called, also emphasized the slaughtering place and the hole for blood. In implementing green Qurbani, blood and feces must be buried in the ground and should not be disposed of through the river because it will pollute.
"If it's thrown in the river, we are afraid that there will be a history of disease from the cow, then it will spread to other places such as grass fields. The disease will eventually infect other livestock. It is also a concern that the water flowing in the river is used for washing and drinking by people downstream," explained Ali, who is also part of the UMM Qurbani team.
Meat packaging and personal protective equipment (PPE) are also considered in green qurbani. The meat that has been selected and skinned is packaged using environmentally friendly packaging. The UMM qurbani team used baskets, teak leaves, and other natural materials. Even this time, the White Campus did not use plastic as a form of commitment to protecting the environment.
Meat packaging and personal protective equipment (PPE) are also important in green qurbani. The meat that has been selected and skinned is packaged using environmentally friendly packaging. The UMM qurbani team used baskets, teak leaves, and other natural materials. Even this time, the White Campus did not use plastic as a sign of their commitment to protecting the environment.
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"PPE and the type of knife are also important to protect yourself. At UMM, the knives used are different depending on what they are for. There are special knives for slaughtering to knives for boning. The butchers have also been trained in advance through halal butchers training (Juleha) from the Halal Center UMM a few days ago, "explained Ali.
Finally, the Head of UMM's Poultry Agribusiness Vocational Program hopes that UMM's green and halal qurbani concept can be an example for many parties. So that the community will do the same, performing qurbani by paying attention to environmental sustainability. Thus, the Eid al-Adha worship will continue, and the environment will remain safe and comfortable. (Put/Wil)
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