PETALING JAYA: There are enough supplies of livestock for Hari Raya Aidiladha to meet the demand, says the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.

It said according to statistics from the Veterinary Services Department (DVS), the stock for local cows or buffaloes until March stood at 35,381 head, whereas imported ones stood at 3,223 head, bringing the total for "korban (sacrificial rites)" at 38,804.

"The number of local and imported goats and sheep during the same period for korban were 30,167," said the ministry in a statement on Tuesday (June 3).

"Taking into consideration the number of cows and buffaloes needed for mosques, surau and slaughter houses, estimated at around 34,451 head and 22,453 goats and sheep, there is enough for korban for 2025.

"There will be a total of 27 DVS slaughterhouses nationwide for the purpose with the department also issuing licences to 40 private slaughterhouses who could provide services for korban.

The ministry said for those who want to carry out the sacrificial rites outside slaughter houses, such as mosques, schools, housing estates and public places, permit applications with the necessary documents were needed for approval.

"The people are encouraged to look into the guidelines on slaughter of livestock issued by DVS," it added.