Al Baha: Al Baha Environmental authorities slaughtered more than 3,200 heads of cattle on the first and second days of Eid al-Adha. The number of sacrificial animals processed in the Al Baha region during this period reached over 3,200, facilitated through 78 designated slaughterhouses, kitchens, and approved slaughtering points.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Eng. Fahd Muftah Al-Zahrani, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in the region, reported that a total of 3,237 animals were slaughtered over the two days. On Friday, the breakdown included 1,417 sheep, 582 goats, and 16 cows and camels, resulting in a total of 2,016 heads. Saturday's operations saw the slaughter of 961 sheep, 236 goats, and 22 cows and camels, totaling 1,221 heads. Al-Zahrani highlighted the organized workflow at livestock markets and slaughterhouses due to early preparations and direct field supervision from the Ministry's branch.
Al-Zahrani further detailed that inspection teams conducted 42 tours of slaughterhouses and public markets in the past two days. These inspections uncovered six violations, which were addressed per regulations, and resulted in the partial destruction of 230 kilograms of meat deemed unfit for consumption. Ministry teams worked continuously during Eid, in collaboration with relevant authorities, to ensure the provision of safe and healthy slaughtering services to both citizens and residents. Al-Zahrani commended the cooperation of slaughterhouse owners and workers in adhering to health requirements.