The Jeddah Islamic Port and Al-Hadithah operations of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture were responsible for the transportation of more than 856,000 live animals under quarantine.
As a means of satisfying the demand, the ministry intends to maintain this mode of transportation throughout the Hajj season.
The health restrictions and import standards are being modified in accordance with the epidemiological state of the countries in order to guarantee the safety of the animals that are imported into the country.
Riyadh, June 2, 2024. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture transported 856,438 heads of live animals (sheep, cows, and camels) through the plant and animal quarantine at Jeddah Islamic Port and Al-Hadithah between the dates of 1 and 20 Dhul-Qi'dah 1445 AH. During the Hajj season of this year, they intend to do this as part of their plan to satisfy demand. It was confirmed by the ministry that the health limitations and import requirements are being changed in accordance with the most recent developments in the epidemiological situation of the countries.
Due to the fact that the decision to clear or deny shipments is based on the findings of the virtual and laboratory exams, this procedure guarantees the safety of animals that are brought into the country. More than thirty nations, including Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, South Africa, Georgia, Romania, Spain, Colombia, Bulgaria, Australia, Brazil, Bahrain, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan, are among the countries that supply the Kingdom with livestock.
