The branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in the Makkah region has launched its tenth inspection campaign in livestock markets. The campaign aims to increase compliance with health requirements and protect consumers, in cooperation with relevant authorities.

These field movements come as part of a comprehensive national program that combines direct supervision and awareness to reduce violations. Through these measures, the Ministry seeks to establish a safe commercial environment that supports food security targets and preserves livestock in the Kingdom.

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Field Tours

Engineer Walid Al Daghas, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in the Makkah region, affirmed that the field tours include the region's governorates and offices to verify the application of approved standards, explaining that the inspection teams work to address any field observations immediately and directly.

Engineer Walid Al Daghas, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in the Makkah region

Al Daghas explained that the awareness track of the campaign focuses on educating owners and sellers about proper transportation requirements and organized display mechanisms, pointing to the importance of adhering to veterinary health standards to improve the efficiency of public benefit markets and the quality of services provided to beneficiaries.

Inspection Programs

The Director General of the branch called on all workers in slaughterhouses and livestock markets to cooperate and facilitate the tasks of field teams, stressing the continued intensification of inspection programs to ensure full compliance with applicable regulations and instructions.