A masterstroke by Spanish lamb with the latest export agreement that puts Morocco in check.

Spanish livestock farming is taking a breather. The Coordinating Committee of Farmers and Ranchers Organizations (COAG) celebrated this Wednesday the opening of Algeria to Spanish lamb, which coincides with the celebration of the Feast of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) and will allow it to meet the high demand during this traditional holiday in Muslim countries, according to a statement. Specifically, last Monday, Spain was granted the option to export live sheep for slaughter in Algeria, although this agreement is limited to animals destined for slaughter between 6 and 24 months of age shipped on livestock ships authorized for transport under adequate animal welfare conditions. The agricultural organization emphasizes that this authorization comes at a time when the Spanish sheep sector is experiencing great uncertainty due to the sharp drop in live sheep exports to Morocco recorded in March. Thus, while Spanish shipments of live animals to Morocco amounted to 349,428 heads in 2023, ...