There seems to be a silent revolution against the consumption of beef, popularly called “cow meat” in Benue at the moment. Before now Benue was known for the large scale consumption of beef in this part of the country; however, strong indications at the moment suggest otherwise.
The people have turned their backs to beef consumption and descended on pork which though a delicacy for the people, cannot be compared to the level they devoured beef.
The resort to pork has suddenly forced the price of life pig out of the reach of the few that hitherto consume it, while butchers of pig who sell to consumers have taken advantage of the of the new development to hike the price of the delicacy.(Vanguard)
