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Thiès, July 25 (APS) – The objective of 220,000 sheep Tabaski, set last year by the livestock services to properly supply the market of the region of Thies, was renewed in 2018, have said Tuesday the administrative authorities, during a preparatory meeting for the biggest Muslim holiday.
"We maintained the same objectives as last year: 220,000 sheep, (which were) exceeded," said Dr. Astou Fall, at the end of a CRD dedicated to the measures to be taken to ensure a good supply of the region in sheep.
On arrival, 235,105 heads were registered in the region, did she pointed out, after having indicated in her presentation at the meeting that the offer had covered the demand with 48,256 unsold beasts.
The Séwékhaye market had polarized 44% of the sheep present in the region and 72% of departm Thies. '' Of the 23.5105 sheep presented, 45% come from Mauritania (105797 head) and 1.6% from Mali (3761 head) '', she said.
This meeting was attended by breeders' organizations, was an opportunity to review the difficulties noted last year and that call for solutions for the 2018 edition. Their names, among others, lighting, security, insalubrity, outlets, especially during this period of wintering
The governor has, in this regard, part of his wish to see the mayors clean up the sites to accommodate the sheep. He also stressed the need to put mobile toilets at the disposal of the Séwékhaye village, whose site was relocated.
The reorganization of the foirails, with a plan of occupation of the grounds, allowing a clear separation between sellers of sheep and restaurant owners, but also the identification of the various actors of these sites were also agitated.
The governor Amadou Sy who chaired the CRD, moreover suggested the manufacture of access cards or badges to facilitate the control by law enforcement agencies and removing intruders.
Some participants blasted the influence of middlemen on soaring sheep prices, even though their presence may prove useful.
"We will act on the anarchic occupation (foirails) in relation with the mayor and the breeders '', during field visits, assured the prefect of Thiès Fodé Fall, who declined the chr Onogram of his tour which begins Wednesday in the district of Thiénaba.
He further invited farmers to pass on subsidies for feed, and all efforts made by the State, with the sole purpose of rendering the price of sheep for the benefit of consumers.
"We have enough time to do all this work," reassured the governor, who noted that departmental development committees (CDD) are planned, in order to to manage the specificities of each locality.
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