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Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) · Press Release

"Environment": Observing Health and Veterinary Guidelines for Selecting Sacrificial Animals Enhances Meat Quality and Protects Public Health

"البيئة": مراعاة الإرشادات الصحية والبيطرية لاختيار الأضاحي يُعزّز جودة لحومها ويحمي الصحة العامة

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The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture emphasized the importance of observing health and veterinary guidelines when selecting sacrificial animals to ensure meat quality and safety, contribute to disease prevention, and protect public health during the Hajj season. It advised checking for signs such as a clean nose free of discharge, normal breathing without coughing, absence of abscesses or boils, and visible activity and vitality before selecting an animal, noting that following these guidelines raises health and veterinary awareness among pilgrims.

PublishedMay 19, 2026
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