{"id":5915,"date":"2026-04-01T18:11:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/?p=5915"},"modified":"2026-07-19T17:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T17:40:33","slug":"sheep-imports-for-eid-al-adha-a-coordinated-effort-on-multiple-fronts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/2026\/04\/01\/sheep-imports-for-eid-al-adha-a-coordinated-effort-on-multiple-fronts\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheep Imports for Eid al-Adha:  A Coordinated Effort on Multiple Fronts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Algeria has begun importing sheep to meet surging demand for the religious holiday. Shipments continue arriving at ports, with operations set to ramp up in coming days. Expert Mustapha Benaoui, a former Agriculture Ministry official, discussed the logistics and key challenges in managing the imported livestock.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arrivals will pick up pace next week, Benaoui said, citing ministry updates. Suppliers include Spain, Romania, Brazil, and Uruguay\u2014selected from a competitive bid process that picked four operators from Europe and Latin America.<\/p>\n<p>For Benaoui, this year&#8217;s drive builds on last year&#8217;s but faces added complexity. &#8220;We&#8217;re dealing with a 60-day window and twice as many operators, making oversight trickier,&#8221; he explained. It demands strict handling of health, logistics, and feeding needs.<\/p>\n<p>Upon docking at major ports\u2014Oran, Mostaganem, Ten\u00e8s, Algiers, Annaba, and B\u00e9ja\u00efa\u2014sheep enter quarantine lasting 20 days to a month. This includes health screenings before transport to pre-designated sales points, requiring precise timing and coordination, per the expert.<\/p>\n<p>Benaoui stressed improving livestock care over last year. &#8220;Feeding, watering, and veterinary coverage must be top-notch,&#8221; he urged. Each sheep needs 600-700 grams of barley or feed daily, totaling nearly 30,000 tons amid existing feed shortages. Water intake runs 3-5 liters per animal per day.<\/p>\n<p>Post-quarantine transport to provinces relies on specialized livestock trucks. A 10-ton equipped vehicle hauls up to 120 sheep, versus about 60 in a standard one. &#8220;This area needs close watch to avoid last year&#8217;s glitches,&#8221; Benaoui warned.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities appear proactive, expanding sales outlets nationwide and bolstering port facilities to fix prior shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>On fair distribution, Benaoui noted imports fall short. &#8220;The targeted one million head won&#8217;t cover national demand of 3.5-4 million,&#8221; he said. Algeria&#8217;s domestic flock stands at about 18 million, with only part for slaughter.<\/p>\n<p>Imports thus serve as both short-term fix and longer strategy. &#8220;This could span 5-8 years to rebuild national herds,&#8221; he added, citing degraded grazing lands and the need to ease local resource strain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Algeria has begun importing sheep to meet surging demand for the religious holiday. Shipments continue arriving at ports, with operations set to ramp up in coming days. Expert Mustapha Benaoui, a former Agriculture Ministry official, discussed the logistics and key challenges in managing the imported livestock. 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