PUTRAJAYA: The supply of livestock such as local cows and buffalo for sacrificial slaughter in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha this Thursday is likely to be sufficient to meet the requirements, according to the Veterinary Services Department (DVS).
In a statement Monday (June 26), DVS said it is estimated that the demand for cattle and buffalo stands at 38,404 while goats and sheep amounted to 20,420 for sacrificial purposes this year, after taking into account the needs of mosques, surau and other slaughter points.
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