What is the ruling on castrating male sheep, goats, and calves for fattening purposes?
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There is no harm in castrating edible animals in their youth, such as goats and calves, to improve their meat. The imams have agreed on the permissibility of sacrificing a castrated animal, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, sacrificed two white, castrated rams.
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