Hot demand for meat as weather cools

SHARJAH LIVESTOCK MARKETS REPORT BRISK SALES LOCALLY AND OVERSEAS

The dip in temperatures has resulted in a nationwide uptick in travel and camping trips throughout the scenic regions of the country and a corresponding increase in demand for meat.

Sharjah livestock markets are witnessing an increase in demand for all types of livestock as demand for meat picks up, coinciding with the arrival of winter.

The dip in temperatures has resulted in a nationwide uptick in travel and camping trips at scenic spots across the country and a corresponding increase in demand for meat.

Abdalla Al Shamsi, Manager of the Sharjah Livestock Market, said, “As we welcome the beautiful winter season, livestock markets in Sharjah have begun to witness increasing demand from the public, both locally inside Sharjah and from international customers, due to high quality integrated services these markets provide customers.

“The markets operate according to the highest standards set in the industry, and boast a unique and meticulously curated architectural design. Facilities employ use of technologies, in accordance with the highest international quality standards followed in hygiene and public health.”

Al Shamsi added, “The livestock market in Sharjah possesses many advantages that make it one of the key livestock markets at the level of the region and the country, strategically located across Al Dhaid Road and Emirates Road.”

The markets extend over an area of “approximately 170,000 square metres, housing 140 stores for sheep sales and animal pens, 26 stores for cow livestock, 12 stores for camel livestock, 73 stores for poultry, and individual slaughterhouses for both livestock and poultry. Additionally, the markets have 44 stores for fodder sales, 34 multi-use shops, 30 nurseries, an auction yard for livestock sales, and a separate yard for the Friday market.”