The price of sacrificial animals is higher than the previous years, although buyers, traders and others involved with the cattle markets are happy as the supply of native cattle is adequate in local market. Cattle traders hint that they will be able to send animals to other district after fulfilling locals’ demand. During a visit to Jatrapur cattle market in Sadar upazila of the district this correspondent found that a few number of Indian cattle, but buyers were not interested to buy the exported cattle instead of local variety. People involved with the market noted that in the last year around 500-1,000 Indian cattle were produced per day at the market and now the number is only 150-200. Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Md Habibur Rahman said: “Doctors will be present at the market to examine the health of the animal.”

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 02, 2016 19:07 UTC