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The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
Sufficient supply of livestock for Hari Raya Aidiladha, says Food Security Ministry
PETALING JAYA: There are enough supplies of livestock for Hari Raya Aidiladha to meet the demand, says the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry. It said according to statistics from the Veterinary Services Department (DVS), the stock for local cows or buffaloes until March stood at 35,381 head, whereas imported ones stood at 3,223 head, bringing the total for "korban (sacrificial rites)" at 38,804. "The number of local and imported goats and sheep during the same period for korban were 30,167," said the ministry in a statement on Tuesday (June 3). "Taking into consideration the number of cows and buffaloes needed for mosques, surau and slaughter houses, estimated at around 34,451 head and 22,453 goats and sheep, there is enough for korban for 2025. "There will be a total of 27 DVS slaughterhouses nationwide for the purpose with the department also issuing licences to 40 private slaughterhouses who could provide services for korban. The ministry said for those who want to carry out the sacrificial rites outside slaughter houses, such as mosques, schools, housing estates and public places, permit applications with the necessary documents were needed for approval. "The people are encouraged to look into the guidelines on slaughter of livestock issued by DVS," it added.
The Star
26-05-2025
- General
- The Star
MOOve it: Perak wants farmers to graze their cows in state-designated fields
BATU GAJAH: Perak cattle farmers have been urged to graze their animals at designated fields prepared by the state, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, The state Mentri Besar said that there were farmers who declined to do so, causing various issues to the public, including road accidents and destruction of crops. Saarani said these mainly involved small farmers who do not own farms and resort to letting their cows or buffalo roam freely. "When released, the animals will roam, eating grass and sometimes enter into other people's crop farms. "Under the Veterinary Services Department, we have prepared grazing fields that are managed by a committee consisting of farmers," he said in a press conference after attending the Meet the Customer Day at Dewan Bandaran Kinta here on Monday (May 26). "But there are some farmers who do not want to go through the committee for some reason. "So they continue rearing the animals freely, which can also cause traffic issues, causing accidents whereby cars can crash into the animals at night, as some would sleep on the road," he said. "We therefore called on all farmers to keep or put their animals at these grazing lands," he added. The issue was among the complaints received during the Meet the Customer Day event. Saarani also acknowledged that these grazing fields were probably located far away from the farmers' village, and it was an issue to travel there and back. "However, not every village can have such grazing land. Some villages do not have such lands to be gazetted as such," he said. "That is why we prepare these lands in specific areas, hoping that farmers will put their animals there," he added.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Livestock restrictions in Langkawi after Foot and Mouth Disease detected
LANGKAWI: The Veterinary Services Department has restricted livestock movement in and out of Ulu Melaka here following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) affecting 37 cattle. Its state director, Dr Shaharul Amar Talib, said the restriction began on May 19 and would continue until further notice. He said comprehensive control measures were being implemented to curb the disease, which could severely impact the livestock industry, a concern as Hari Raya Aidiladha nears. "The first case was detected on May 10 in Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka after several farmers began noticing unusual symptoms among their cattle. "A report was made to the Langkawi Veterinary Services Department on May 13. An investigation was launched the same day. "Inspections found five out of 37 cattle reared by five farmers showing signs of FMD infection." Dr Shaharul said symptoms included lesions and blisters around the mouth and hooves, excessive drooling and general lethargy. Further investigations found that the infected cattle had not received the required twice yearly FMD vaccinations. "Other livestock in the area that are fully vaccinated showed no signs of the disease," he said. Farmers nearby were advised not to enter the restricted area and to strictly observe farm biosecurity practices. This includes cleaning and disinfecting before and after entering livestock areas, as well as limiting access to visitors. The Veterinary Services Department has launched a vaccination programme for unvaccinated livestock, particularly in Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka, to strengthen protection against infection.
Malaysiakini
17-05-2025
- Health
- Malaysiakini
Proposal to expand pork imports as ASF depletes supplies
The Veterinary Services Department will review a proposal from the Federation of Pork Sellers Associations to temporarily import pork from Thailand, Brazil, and China to overcome a shortage. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said the proposal comes after several pig farms in Selangor were closed due to an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). 'Currently, Malaysia is still able to import pork from...
Malaysiakini
17-05-2025
- Health
- Malaysiakini
Proposal to expand pork imports as ASF depletes supplies
The Veterinary Services Department will review a proposal from the Federation of Pork Sellers Associations to temporarily import pork from Thailand, Brazil, and China to overcome a shortage. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said the proposal comes after several pig farms in Selangor were closed due to an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). 'Currently, Malaysia is still able to import pork from...
