The need for sheep is estimated at 220,000

A regional development committee for the preparations for the Tabaski (2018 edition) was held this morning at Thies governance. Bringing together all the administrative authorities of the region (Mbour, Tivaouane and Thiès), law enforcement and all livestock stakeholders, the meeting allowed the managers of this sector to take stock of last year and to refine the guidelines for the campaign of Eid El Kebir of the year 2018. "Today, we took stock of the Tabaski of the year 2017 to prepare that of 2018. So, we maintained the The same objectives, ie an estimate of 220,000 head of sheep, have been chosen for this number, but as last year we can exceed forecasts because we had recorded 235,000 head on a forecast of 220,000. informed the head of the regional livestock service, Dr. Astou Fall.
According to the regional governor, Mr Amadou Sy, the local authorities will mainly focus on facilitating the various items that have been listed in the circular letter such as the easing of the control of trucks carrying sheep. Exemption from duties and taxes, the authorization of the presence, on board each truck or wagon, of three (3) shepherds responsible for the surveillance of the animals transported etc.

For their part, the breeders asked that security be reinforced, the cleanliness maintained at the level of the foirails such Séwékhaye, Touba Toul etc and livestock feeds made available to them at the appropriate time …