The United Arab Emirates has received the first shipment of around 4,500 Holstein cows from Uruguay, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday (Jul 5).
The cows, known as one of the best breeds for milk production, are part of the UAE’s efforts to enhance its food security and will form the country’s largest dairy cattle breeding project.
The cows arrived at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi.
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