Minister issues statement on animal supply ahead of Eid al-Adha.
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Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı stated that there are no problems with the supply of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid al-Adha. The minister noted that the number of large livestock designated for sacrifice stands at 1,202,000 head. According to Anadolu Agency, the figure is sufficient when compared to the number of animals slaughtered last year.
Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced that the number of large livestock available for sacrifice ahead of Eid al-Adha stood at 1 million 202 thousand, representing a 45 percent increase compared to last year. The Minister emphasized that there are no supply issues.
This statement is significant for citizens preparing for Eid al-Adha shopping, as it indicates that stability can be expected in animal prices and that difficulties in finding sacrificial animals during the holiday period will not occur. The supply shortages and high prices experienced last year may not recur this year.