Over 5,000 calves imported for slaughter through Tangier Med port since start of year, despite concerns about health and potential impact on local cattle. The importation is being done under the supervision of the National Office for Health Safety of Food Products, with trucks disinfected and marked before entry into Morocco. This measure is part of the government's strategy to reduce red meat prices, which includes the removal of customs duties and value-added tax, and streamlining procedures for importing cows from Europe and Latin America. This strategy aims to decrease the burden on local cows and stabilize national herd dynamics, ultimately leading to a noticeable price drop in Casablanca markets.