According to ministerial sources, this visit is part of preparations to ensure a satisfactory supply of sheep to the Senegalese market.
The focus of discussions with the Mauritanian authorities was on cooperation arrangements to facilitate livestock exports to Senegal in response to the high demand during the Tabaski season. "This mission aims to discuss with the Mauritanian authorities the measures taken by the government of Senegal to ensure an adequate supply of sheep," the ministry stated.
According to a press release, to meet this demand of Tobaski, Senegal estimates its total needs at approximately 830,000 sheep, 250,000 of which will need to be imported, mainly from Mauritania.
This initiative aims to avoid the usual tensions over sheep prices and reassure consumers, who often face soaring costs as Eid approaches. Senegalese authorities intend to anticipate this to ensure both the availability and accessibility of livestock throughout the country.
