Demand-production decreased: Over 3 lakh animals ready for sacrifice in Sylhet

S A Shofiee, Sylhet :

In view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the work of fattening sacrificial animals is underway in the farms of Sylhet division. Farmers are spending a busy time on the farms.

In the past one year, the demand for sacrificial animals has decreased in Sylhet, along with the production. Meanwhile, due to the increase in production costs, sacrificial animals will have to be purchased at a higher price this time. Local farmers are worried about the illegal import of sacrificial animals from neighboring country India again.
Farmers said that

The cost has increased due to the increase in cow feed. As a result, the price of animals has increased. In addition, they are worried about the loss due to the import of stolen cows across the border. On the other hand, the Livestock Department says that there is no shortage of sacrificial animals in Sylhet this time.

Rather, there is a surplus of 37 thousand 38 animals. This time, the demand for sacrificial animals has decreased by 1 lakh 22 thousand 774 compared to last year. Compared to last year, production has decreased by 1 lakh 21 thousand 882 animals.

This year, the demand for sacrificial animals in Sylhet division is 2 lakh 71 thousand 477. 3 lakh 8 thousand 515 are ready. There will be a surplus of 37 thousand 38 to meet the demand. However, last year, the number of sacrificial animals in Sylhet division during Eid-ul-Azha was 4 lakh 30 thousand 397.

And the demand was 3 lakh 94 thousand 251. Last year, there was a surplus of 36 thousand 146 animals. Accordingly, in a span of one year, the production of sacrificial animals in Sylhet has decreased by 1 lakh 21 thousand 882. And the demand has decreased by 1 lakh 22 thousand 774.