Tuesday, 28 July 2026
BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM – The Aceh Provincial Livestock and Animal Health Office has confirmed that the supply of slaughter animals for the Meugang tradition and Eid al-Adha 1447 H (2026) is sufficient, safe, and in healthy condition. The government also guarantees that all sacrificial animals available in local markets have undergone strict health inspections and comply with Islamic Sharia requirements.
drh. Safridhal, Head of the Aceh Livestock and Animal Health Office, said his team has carried out comprehensive data collection and field inspections on all livestock scheduled for sale during the Meugang period on May 25–26, 2026."Our teams were directly in the field to examine the animals. The available livestock meet the criteria for sacrificial animals: healthy, suitable, and Sharia-compliant. We want the public to shop with confidence and peace of mind," Safridhal said during a phone interview on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Safridhal emphasized that only animals meeting specific requirements are eligible as sacrificial livestock. These include good health conditions, no physical defects, normal body weight, and the absence of injuries such as damaged ears or tails.
In addition, every animal must hold an official Animal Health Certificate (SKKH), issued by an authorized veterinarian or the relevant animal health authority."Physical appearance alone is not enough. What matters most is that the animals are healthy and officially certified," he added.
Livestock Supply Meets Demand
According to the Aceh Livestock Office, the current supply is sufficient to meet public demand this year. The province recorded 14,336 male cattle, 2,300 non-productive female cattle, and 496 imported cattle from Australia.For buffalo, 5,564 males and 1,462 non-productive females are available, bringing the total cattle and buffalo population to 24,158 heads.
Meanwhile, 16,776 male goats and 5,467 male sheep are ready for the market. The poultry population stands at 1,508,156 chickens.Prices for cattle and buffalo range between IDR 180,000 and 200,000 per kilogram, while goats and sheep are priced around IDR 120,000 to 150,000 per kilogram. Chicken prices vary from IDR 70,000 to 250,000 per bird depending on the type.
Ongoing Monitoring Until Eid al-AdhaSafridhal added that monitoring of livestock distribution and health will continue until Eid al-Adha to ensure that all animals sold in the market remain healthy, complete, and compliant with halal standards. (IDNC)
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