Indian goats flown to UAE ahead of Eid Al Adha, prices from Dh800
As Eid Al Adha approaches in less than a week, residents prepare for the festival and act of religious sacrifice, following prayers. Prior to the spurt of activity during the festive commemoration, inhabitants started visiting regular market costs as respects sacrifices — looking for what is worth and checking breeds on offer so they can get a more noteworthy comprehension of how best to make its sacrifice at institutes like the Sharjah livestock market.
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Traders say the price of goats varies depending on the breed, origin and weight of the animal.
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Prices start from around Dh800
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May reach Dh2,200 depending on the breed and size or weight
Abdul Qureshi, a trader at the Market says: “As of now, prices start from around Dh800 depending on breed, size and weight which can go as high as Dh2,200.
How Much Are Goats Selling For?
Somali goats currently sell for Dh1000 to Dh2,000 at the Sharjah livestock market in Sajaa, based on both size and weight. Prices for Indian goats, particularly popular with the demand seen so far this year, are between Dh900 to Dh1,600 and up," Qureshi said.
According to Shahid Mirza, a trader in the Al Rukn Livestock Trading at Sharjah market prices have crept up this year since some traders import Indian livestock by air cargo.
Indian goats came by ship earlier, taking about a week to sail. Now with what is happening in the region, some traders imported them through aeroplanes, he said.
Indian breeds were presently favoured among customers, but Somali and Sudanese animals were also being asked for by residents, he added.
Traders said the average budget of most families visiting the market this year is approximately:
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Dh1,000 to Dh1,500 per goat
Why Are Residents Visiting Early?
Traders also stated that despite sales in sacrificial animals still expected to close to Arafat Day and on Eid morning inquiries have already begun.
Mirza added that "those who have a place to keep goats at home are buying already and others who live in apartments come for price checking."
Among other times when officials at the market say thousands of residents visit are Arafat Day and the first day of Eid Al Adha, which are expected to be very busy.
Can Apartment Residents Book Goats in Advance?
Those residing in apartments and lacking the yard space to maintain livestock at house may also select and prepay for his or her goats, market officials stated.
The goats can be left inside market pens for one or two days until the customer comes back to send the animal directly to the slaughterhouse.
Abdullah AlShamsi, regional market manager, Sharjah said: "This option has been implemented for the residents of the commune or apartment lease policies to save them from last-minute rush and difficulty in taking heavy items by transportation.
What Happens After the Goat Is Handed Over?
According to officials at the market, a goat which has been surrendered for slaughter undergoes first through:
Slaughtering
Skin removal
Waste removal
Inspection
Cutting stages
Usually it takes around 20 to 25 minutes from the time the animal is slaughtered until you hand the meat over to a customer under normal circumstances. "Making predictions about waiting times during the busy Eid rush hours is tough, given that we are expecting large numbers of visitors," said AlShamsi.
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