The Veterinary News & Views Report
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!LAHORE — This year’s Eid-ul-Adha once again highlighted the vibrant role of the livestock sector in Punjab’s economy, with over 1.1 million sacrificial animals sold across 292 official livestock markets throughout the province.
According to official data, a total of 1.5 million animals were brought into markets in Punjab for Eid this year. The high sales volumes reflect both strong consumer demand and the province’s continued importance as a livestock trading hub.
Lahore Division topped the sales chart, recording the sale of 665,000 animals, including 443,000 small ruminants (goats and sheep) and 222,000 large animals (cattle and bulls).
Other major markets reported impressive trade:
In addition to the strong trade activity, Punjab also witnessed a record 72-hour sanitation operation across livestock markets and urban centers. The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) reported that 88,927 tons of animal waste were safely disposed of across the Lahore Division during Eid.
Breakdown of waste management:
Over 24,000 sanitation workers and more than 5,000 pieces of machinery were deployed to ensure clean surroundings and environmentally safe disposal of waste materials during the festive days.
This year, the veterinary services sector also played a crucial role in ensuring the health and welfare of sacrificial animals. Veterinary teams across Punjab provided FMD vaccination, conducted animal health inspections, and issued fitness certificates to help maintain livestock health and protect both public health and farm productivity.
The Veterinary News & Views notes that the successful Eid animal trade and sanitation achievements reflect growing awareness among farmers, traders, and consumers about the importance of animal welfare, biosecurity, and responsible waste management.
As Pakistan’s livestock sector continues to modernize, such coordinated efforts between local authorities, veterinary services, and waste management teams contribute positively to both public health and the economic sustainability of the livestock trade.