Veterinary Camps setup at Livestock Markets, CM Punjab inaugurated Qurbani Animals Mandi in Lahore

Livestock markets across the country have been decorated on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Shahpur Kanjran Mandi in Lahore. This modern qurbani animals mandi spread over 74 acres, has a capacity of 25,000 large animals and 150,000 small animals. Punjab Livestock Department has set up veterinary camps in all the Qurbani Animals Mandis and issued advisory animals health.

On the other hand, the provincial livestock departments have also been activated. The Punjab Livestock Department has set up veterinary camps in all the qurbani animals mandis of Punjab including Shahpur Kanjran Mandi, while check posts have also been set up to monitor the movement of animals. Anti-tick spray is being applied on the markets, animals and trucks. The series of visits to the livestock markets established in different cities by senior officers of the Livestock Department will also continue.

Advisory for Qurbanis Animals Mandi

The Punjab Livestock Department has also issued an advisory. Comprehensive instructions have been issued on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha for the control of animal diseases and the protection of hides.

The issued instructions state that healthy animals should be purchased. The purchase of sick or weak animals should be avoided. Special care should be taken to maintain cleanliness during the sacrifice and contaminated water or waste should be disposed of immediately.

Selection, Purchasing, and Care of Qurbani Animals 

Preservation of Sacrificial Skins

Regarding the preservation of the sacrificial skins, it has been said that immediately after the sacrifice, the skins should be washed with clean water and salted thoroughly to prevent the growth of bacteria. Salt-mixed water or specific chemicals should be used to preserve the skins. The skins should be stored in a cool, dry, and ventilated place.

 قربانی کی کھال کو نمک لگانے کا مکمل طریقہ

For more information, contact the department’s helpline at 08000-9211. Contact Livestock Department 

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