UAE lifts ban on trade of Jaziri sheep, goats

UAE lifts ban on trade of Jaziri sheep, goats

DUBAI — The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment on Friday announced that Jaziri sheep and goats can now be imported and traded in UAE markets.

The two breeds imported from Iran had been banned since 2014 due to concerns about their safety for consumption.

The decision followed the introduction of comprehensive stringent safety regulations governing the import of Jaziri sheep and goats. All animals must be tagged, lab-tested, and receive presumptive treatment for external and internal parasites in their country of origin. In addition, they undergo visual examinations and laboratory tests and are sprayed