Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced that the national supply of sheep and goats ahead of Eid al-Adha 1447 AH is estimated at between 8 and 9 million head, exceeding the projected demand estimated at between 6 and 7 million animals.
In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests said on Thursday the improvement reflects the impact of the Royal Program aimed at rebuilding the country’s livestock population following previous periods of pressure linked to drought and rising production costs.
According to the ministry, favorable weather conditions combined with fall and spring livestock births have contributed to restoring balance to Morocco’s national herd, which is currently estimated at nearly 40 million head.
Authorities also announced that around 160,000 farms specializing in the breeding and fattening of sheep and goats for Eid al-Adha have been identified across the country as part of preparations for the annual religious occasion.
The ministry said the identification process forms part of Morocco’s livestock traceability and monitoring system designed to oversee animals intended for slaughter during Eid.
Officials described the operation as an essential mechanism for monitoring the health status of the national livestock population and ensuring sanitary control standards across the supply chain.
Eid al-Adha, one of the most important religious celebrations in the Muslim world, traditionally generates a sharp rise in demand for sheep and goats in Morocco and other Muslim-majority countries.
The announcement comes as Moroccan authorities continue efforts to stabilize domestic agricultural production and food supply chains amid climate-related challenges that have affected livestock breeding in recent years.
The ministry indicated that the replenishment strategy aims not only to meet seasonal demand but also to strengthen the long-term resilience of Morocco’s livestock sector through improved herd management and monitoring systems.
