Aidiladha: Sufficient Livestock Supply For 'Ibadah Korban' - MAFS

PUTRAJAYA, June 3 (Bernama) -- A total of 38,804 cows and buffaloes, along with 30,167 goats and sheep, will be available for ‘ibadah korban’ (sacrificial rituals) during Aidiladha, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS).

The ministry, in a statement today, said that the estimated demand for sacrificial rituals is 34,451 cows and buffaloes and 22,453 goats and sheep.

MAFS expects the livestock supply for this year’s Aidiladha celebration across Malaysia to be sufficient to meet demand.

Based on statistics from the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) as of last March, the local supply of cows and buffaloes stands at 35,581, with an additional 3,223 imported.

“For goats and sheep, local stocks amount to 26,845, supplemented by 3,322 imported animals,” the ministry added.

For the purpose of sacrificial slaughter during the Aidiladha celebration this Saturday, the MAFS said the DVS has issued licences to 40 private abattoirs across Peninsular Malaysia, in addition to operating 27 government-run facilities for the occasion.

The ministry added that individuals intending to conduct slaughter in mosques, schools, residential areas, or other public spaces are required to obtain a slaughter permit and submit the necessary documentation.

“The public is also encouraged to refer to the Guidelines for the Slaughter of Sacrificial Animals issued by DVS as a basic reference for carrying out ibadah korban activities,” it said.

-- BERNAMA