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Operators of non permanent livestock markets arrange forward of this 12 months’s Eid pageant have been warned that they danger closure or sanctions until they obtain approval from the suitable authorities.
The Ministry of Meals and Agriculture’s Veterinary Providers Directorate (MOFA) stated many non permanent livestock markets, arrange on vacant land in main cities and cities, had been working with out veterinary inspection, accredited sanitary services, or correct licensing.
The directive, issued on Friday, Might 22, 2026, and signed by Appearing Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Emmanuel Areje Cudjoe on behalf of the Minister of Meals and Agriculture, stated the state of affairs poses a danger to public well being, animal well being and public security.
The ministry stated some markets lack biosecurity measures and animal illness surveillance techniques, elevating considerations concerning the potential for zoonotic and cross-border unfold of animal ailments.
The ministry additionally cited considerations about environmental air pollution, site visitors congestion and security challenges related to the unregulated operation of those markets.
It has subsequently directed all livestock merchants and market operators to adjust to veterinary, public well being, environmental well being and native authorities rules earlier than working.
The Ministry of International Affairs has additional directed that each one non permanent livestock markets arrange for Eid celebrations should be eliminated instantly after the pageant ends.
It warned that companies that don’t comply may face market closure, confiscation and different sanctions by related authorities.
The ministry stated the directive was issued underneath the Animal Illnesses Act 1961 (Act No. 83), which requires veterinary authorities to control actions which will threaten the well being of animals and the general public.
The ministry known as on the Nationwide Capital Area, metropolis councils, native councils, regional coordination councils, safety businesses, conventional authorities, spiritual leaders and the general public to assist efforts to keep up public security and hygiene throughout the pageant interval.
