Saudi Arabia’s weqaa initiative continues in Eastern Province

A campaign aimed at preventing and controlling plant pests and animal diseases is continued in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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A campaign aimed at preventing and controlling plant pests and animal diseases is continued in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Updated 16 June 2024
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Saudi Arabia’s weqaa initiative continues in Eastern Province

Saudi Arabia’s weqaa initiative continues in Eastern Province
  • This initiative is being implemented at points of sale, slaughterhouses, barns, and public roads in the region.

DAMMAM: The Saudi National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases is continuing its campaign — called Weqaa Takes Care of Your Sacrifice — in the Eastern Province.

This initiative is being implemented at points of sale, slaughterhouses, barns, and public roads in the region.

Mubarak Al-Aridi, Weqaa’s director general in the region, said that animal health department field teams were serving citizens and residents who wished to visit points of sale and slaughterhouses.

Al-Aridi added: “Weqaa’s branch in the region has a crucial role in using the campaign to educate citizens and residents on the purpose of raising awareness of the importance of vaccinating livestock using the best health practices; conducting control and inspection of livestock to ensure their safety from any epidemic diseases; providing breeders with veterinary health guides; and educating citizens and residents on the most important health and legal requirements taken into account when choosing an animal to sacrifice.”