Eid Al Adha in UAE: Ministry takes measures to ensure supply of healthy livestock for sacrifice

Eid Al Adha in UAE: Ministry takes measures to ensure supply of healthy livestock for sacrifice

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has introduced a comprehensive plan for the Eid Al Adha sacrificial season. This includes providing all essential supplies, diagnostic tools, and a team of specialists to inspect animals intended for sacrifice to ensure they are healthy and disease-free. Furthermore, the ministry will adhere to all protocols and rules regarding the issuance of permits for the import of animals and sacrifices through various entry points in the country. Teams from the ministry's food diversity and regional sectors have committed to ensuring compliance with all standards and procedures for importing animals and sacrifices via the country's ports. This includes guaranteeing that these animals are entirely disease-free, in line with an ongoing coordination mechanism that operates throughout the year, especially during the Eid Al Adha season. The ministry announced that from the start of 2023 until mid-June, they have received and approved the entry of 366,035 animals, including sheep, goats, cows, and camels, through the various border ports of the state. This approval comes after the animals undergo necessary veterinary quarantine procedures and clinical and laboratory examinations to ensure they are healthy and free from any contagious, epidemic, or zoonotic diseases. This number signifies an increase