فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forestry Mohamed Seddiqi said on Tuesday that preparations for Eid al-Adha are well underway, with 5.8 million sheep and goats, including 158,000 imported ones, having been digitized to ensure the availability of Eid al-Adha sacrificial animals at reasonable prices and high quality to meet the needs of citizens.
In response to an oral question in the House of Councillors on preparations for Eid al-Adha, the minister explained that the national sheep herd stands at 20.3 million head, a decrease of 2 percent compared to last year, while the goat herd stands at 5.4 million head, a decrease of 4 percent compared to last year.
He added that 214,000 units have been registered to raise and fatten sheep and goats for Eid al-Adha, noting that the supply of sacrificial animals is expected to reach 7.8 million head, including 6.8 million sheep and 1 million goats, while the demand for sacrificial animals is estimated at about 6 million head.
The ministry was keen on the health aspect of the herd, as it ensured tracking, health monitoring and protection of the herd from infectious diseases, emphasizing that the health status of the national herd is good.
In addition, 1,486 inspections of fodder and used veterinary medicines were carried out until May 31, resulting in 6 reports sent to the public prosecution, including 4 reports of violations for selling veterinary medicines illegally, and 2 reports of seizing 51 tons of shoddy animal feed.
To ensure a fair distribution of sacrificial animals across the Kingdom, 34 temporary Eid al-Adha markets have been set up and equipped nationwide and existing ones reinforced, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, local authorities and territorial communities.
Eid al-Adha is “an important annual date for our country and livestock breeders, as more than 14 billion dirhams will be transferred to the rural world on this occasion,” Siddiqui said.
Source : Fes News Media
