فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Local authorities in the Oued Amlil commune, located in the Taza province of Morocco, launched a crackdown on unauthorized livestock sales on Tuesday by seizing several sheep en route to the weekly market—openly violating the official ban on slaughtering and marketing livestock in the days leading up to Eid al-Adha.
This action is part of a strict regulatory campaign aimed at organizing the sale and purchase of sheep and goats and ensuring the health of the national herd. The measures respond to central directives and reflect royal instructions designed to protect public health and animal welfare.
The Oued Amlil municipal council had previously issued a decision to shut down the weekly livestock market—locally known as “Rahba”—starting Monday, June 2. The closure will remain in effect until Tuesday, June 10, after the Eid celebrations conclude.
The municipal decision, dated May 30, explicitly bans the sale and distribution of sheep and goats within the commune’s jurisdiction during this period. It also warns that any sheep found in preparation for unauthorized slaughter will be immediately seized and transferred to the communal impound facility.
In its public statement, the local council urged residents to respect these preventive measures, emphasizing that their purpose is to protect public health and safeguard livestock quality by curbing unsanctioned practices that could lead to seasonal disease outbreaks.
These enforcement actions are part of a broader precautionary strategy often implemented during peak religious seasons—particularly Eid al-Adha, which typically sees a surge in livestock demand and potential regulatory violations requiring firm market oversight.
Source: Fesnews Media
