Sacrificial Animal Trading in Jakarta is Still Quiet

Less than a month ahead of Idul Adha, the activity of sacrificial animals trading in the city is still quiet. Predictably, it will start to be crowded on D-14. 

But until now, there is still no license of sacrificial animal entering Jakarta

Head of Livestock and Animal Health Division for Jakarta Marine, Agriculture and Food Security Department, Agung Priambodo explained ahead of Idul Adha, the material and regulation for sacrificial animal trading were been prepared. 

While for the location, his party has coordinated with local sub-district and urban village heads. 

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" But until now, there is still no license of sacrificial animal entering Jakarta ," he explained, Wednesday (8/26). 

He told, for cows, it usually comes from Central Java and East Java, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). As for goat and sheep, mostly come from West and East Java. 

"For entering Jakarta, those animal should be equipped with reference from the local Husbandry and Animal Health Department, and the owners should also have license," he disclosed.