A reddish-brown cow stands on an asphalt road in Machakos Central ward, Kenya

A reddish-brown cow stands on an asphalt road in Machakos Central ward, Kenya. The animal's left flank and dorsal region exhibit extensive, irregular skin lesions, appearing as severe full-thickness wounds. Exposed tissue, characterized by deep red, raw flesh and lighter, denuded areas where fur is absent, covers a significant portion of its side, consistent with severe burns or trauma. A small portion of a second, lighter-colored bovine is partially visible to the immediate left. The road surface is grey asphalt, marked by a single white painted line running horizontally near the bottom of the frame. Strong overhead lighting casts a distinct shadow beneath the cow. No human subjects, specific actions, or interactions are observable.