On the sixth day of the International Agricultural Exhibition in Meknes, under the supervision of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Mohamed Seddiqi, prizes were distributed to the professionals who won first prizes in livestock breeding competitions according to types and breeds.
Prizes were given to winners in the categories of dairy cows, broiler cows, local cows, camels, sheep and goats. Each category in turn includes other breeds, especially cows and calves. The winners were crowned after passing the competition, which was managed by a technical committee specializing in livestock breeding, under the supervision of the Ministry’s services, which are guardians of the sector.
Crowned “kasabas”.
In the category of dairy cows, the Montbeliard breed, the first prize was won by Khaled Al-Maatawi and Al-Hussein Al-Sahraoui from the Fkih Bensalah province, along with Badr Al-Halaoui from the Sidi Kacem province, and Hassan Al-Nami, representing the Sidi Bennur province. While the Holstein breed was won by Mohamed Kapil and Mohamed El Hajouji from the Souss-Massa region, along with Idris Nounh from the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region.
As for the type of carnivorous cows, the Belgian Blue and Belgian Blue hybrids, Anas Al-Mhanian Daoudi and Mustafa Al-Khouli won from the Casablanca-Settat region. While Al-Khouli returned to win the first prize for the Limousin, Piedmontese, Aquitan Blonde and Charolais breeds, while Youssef Bourkaa won the first prize in the camel category, representing the Guelmim-Oued Noun region.
In the category of local cows, the Walmas breed, Mohamed Jadoubi, Mahama Al-Ghanimi, Mohamed Gnawi and Ahmed Ashqir were crowned from the Khemisset region.
In the sheep category, the winners were the breeds of Timahdit, Daman, Sardi, Beni Kil, Black Sirwa and White Mountain, while six professionals won the first prize in the goat category, according to the Barsha, Black, Daraa, Ghazaliyya, Beni Arous and Red breeds.
Crowning reflects achievements
On the sidelines of the ceremony, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests said, “This current session was successful, which is highlighted by the livestock pole, which highlights the diligence of cattle and sheep breeders representing various regions of the Kingdom, as we saw very important varieties of dairy and beef cattle on the Despite the repercussions of the climate situation.”
Al-Siddiqi added, in a statement to Hespress, that “the state’s support with regard to fodder and types of dairy cows has enabled the creation of a kind of balance and stability in the national internal market, at a time when the circumstances have affected market financing and production stability,” pointing out that livestock breeders are preparing well for Eid. Al-Adha, as the numbering process continues well.”
Efforts win
Mustafa Al-Khouli, representative of the Casablanca-Settat region, who was one of the winners in the livestock breeding competitions, said that the calf with which he won the first prize weighed approximately 1,700 kilograms, noting that he won first place five times with regard to other types. He added, “The Belgian white calf has a very important yield, as it gives a yield of up to 70 percent after slaughter, and it is mainly required in slaughterhouses because its yield is higher than other varieties.”
Al-Khouli continued, in a statement to Hespress, saying, “The coronation is not the work of one person, but rather the work of an entire team of breeders, technicians, and veterinarians. Winning these awards is important at the national level, but it takes a period of up to about 26 years, and the price of this breed remains very high.” Pointing to “complete reassurance from the victory of other winners in other categories.”
In turn, Mohamed Kapil, the winner of the Holstein class, who belongs to the “Copac” agricultural cooperative in the Souss-Massa region, said, “The coronation remains a badge of honor on our chests as winners and on the chests of all those who contributed to achieving this achievement, because this coronation comes in light of the constraints that they are aware of.” The agricultural sector due to the drought crisis. This award is a tribute to everyone and the entire contributing team within the cooperative.”
Education obtained
Kapil, who spoke to Hespress, stated, “This type produces a large amount of milk, as the rate currently registered within the cooperative reaches about 40 liters of milk per day,” adding, “I have previously won twice, but I won in the Champion of Champions category for the first time, and it was “The cooperative’s technicians contributed directly to this.”
Imam Nasser Al-Taghi, a livestock breeder in the Beni Meskin region in the Settat province, and the winner of the award for the best breed in the Sardi class, confirmed to Hespress that “the best of what was available in this breed was participated. Winning the first prize remains very difficult because it requires working throughout the year and making double efforts, despite the difficulties facing the agricultural sector due to the continuing drought.”
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2024-04-28 18:29:02
