Morocco: Importing more than 7,000 heads of cattle destined for slaughter in Al-Bayda

The Regional Directorate of Agriculture of the Casablanca-Settat region announced that, for the region, 7,048 head of livestock destined for slaughter in good conditions had been imported from Spain by 10 importers, of which 6,448 were cows and 600 were sheep. The Directorate stated in a statement that during the month of March, 5,129 heads of livestock were imported, including 4,529 heads of cows and 600 heads of sheep, compared to 1,919 heads of cows that were imported during February 2023. According to the directorate, this operation took place while respecting the health standards and conditions imposed by the National Office for Health Safety (UNSA), with the aim of filling shortages, supplying local markets with red meat and supporting the stability of its wholesale and installment prices. It was pointed out that this process falls within the framework of encouraging the import of domesticated cows of meat production breeds intended for slaughter to ensure a normal supply of ...