Muscat slaughterhouses gear up for Eid demand
Muscat Municipality has announced that its slaughterhouses in Seeb and Amerat are prepared to meet the increased demand in meat that accompanies Eid al Fitr.
It has ensured that the facilities are supported by a complete veterinary team and all necessary health protocols are followed to provide a safe and disease-free environment for the processing of carcasses.
To deliver top-notch service, the facilities have well-coordinated teams of butchers, cleaners and other essential personnel, besides the latest slaughtering equipment.
The Directorate General of Health Affairs at Muscat Municipality, which oversees the operations of the slaughterhouses, has increased staff strength and ensured the efficiency of equipment to handle the increased workload.
The entire process, from slaughtering to transportation and storage of meat, is meticulously supervised by specialised technical and veterinary staff, adhering to the highest quality and health standards. ‘The aim is to handle a significant quantity of carcasses without compromising quality,’ the municipality stated.
To meet the expected increase in demand, working hours at the slaughterhouses have been extended. Prior to Eid al Fitr, livestock, including sheep and goats, will be processed from 7am to 2pm, while the evening slots from
Muscat Municipality has issued a warning against employing butchers, who lack the necessary health certifications, as this can lead to health and environmental risks
7pm to 10pm are reserved for cows and camels. This schedule will continue on the first and second days of Eid, with operations adjusting to a morning-only schedule from 6am to 1pm from the third day onwards.
The municipality has appealed to the public to utilise these facilities for their slaughtering needs to ensure health and safety. It has issued a warning against employing butchers, who lack the necessary health certifications, as this can lead to health and environmental risks.
‘Improper disposal of waste in unauthorised areas can have detrimental effects on public sanitation and result in unpleasant odours, thereby impacting the community negatively.’