The Ministry of Agriculture ensures livestock for Eid al-Adha is safe throughout Indonesia

Published Jun 7, 2024

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Indonesia has assured that the country will have a safe and ample supply of sacrificial animals, including cows, buffalo, goats, and sheep, reaching 2.06 million heads for Eid al-Adha 2024. This figure represents a surplus of 88,000 heads compared to the national demand of 1.97 million. The government is prepared to redistribute surplus animals from abundant regions to areas with a deficit, and will enforce strict regulations to ensure animal health. The Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, inspected a large cattle farm in Tangerang as part of these preparations.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, TANGERANG -- The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) ensures that the supply of sacrificial animals reaching 2.06 million heads consisting of cows, buffalo, goats and sheep throughout Indonesia for Eid al-Adha 2024 will be safe and sufficient. "God willing, it will be safe. The Director General has reported to me, so it is certain that it will be safe, the amount will also be sufficient for (Eid al-Adha)," said Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman during a visit to Tangerang, Thursday (6/6/2024). Based on data from the Directorate General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health (Ditjen PKH), nationally, the need for sacrificial animals is at 1.97 million, with availability reaching 2.06 million. So the availability of sacrificial animals this year has the potential for a surplus of up to 88 thousand heads. Despite this data, it is certain that the number of sacrificial animals available to meet the needs of the community nationally is very sufficient and even ...

Source: Republika