Reprieve for Somalia as Saudi Arabia lifts ban on livestock imports


Saudi Arabia has lifted its ban on livestock imports from Somalia. 

Saudi's Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) said on its website on Saturday (Apr 18) it projects at least 600,000 sheep and 100,000 camels will be delivered to the Kingdom within thirty days after completion of the mandatory 30-day quarantine period. 

All livestock headed to Saudi Arabia must carry a veterinary health certificate approved by the MEWA to prove that the animals are not affected by epidemic and infectious diseases. 

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