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Oman imports over 428,000 livestock to meet consumer needs

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has imported more than 428,000 heads of live animals to meet consumer needs for red meat this season.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Muscat – The livestock included 29,092 heads of cattle and 399,357 heads of sheep and goats.
The ministry confirmed that it is working to meet the local market’s needs for livestock in coordination with specialised companies, providing them with necessary facilities by simplifying import procedures. It pointed out that the number of approved permits has reached 129.

It is worth noting that the veterinary staff at the Veterinary Quarantine Centre is working diligently to verify and implement the necessary health measures on all imported live animals to ensure that the imported animals are free from contagious diseases.

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