Madam Speaker, allow me to reply to this PQ on behalf of the substantive Minister Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries. The Division of Veterinary Services of my Ministry issues permit for import of frozen, chilled, ambient and dry meat products from several countries including Australia, New Zealand, France, Ireland, South Africa and India. With regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that for the last quarter of 2024, around 2300 goats, 2650 sheep and 1181 cattle were imported from South Africa. For the last quarter of this year, the Division of Veterinary Services has already issued import permit to Socovia Belle Vue Ltd for importation of 3000 goats, 3000 sheep and 994 cattle from South Africa. 649 cattle reached on 21 November 2025 while 3000 goats, 3000 sheep and 345 cattle are expected to land on 03 December 2025. The Commission of Agriculture, Rodrigues Regional Assembly, has informed my Ministry that a quota of 1150 Livestock, including 800 goats and sheep, will be made available for the final quarter of 2025. Furthermore, I am informed by the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute that around 4500 goats and 100 sheep are estimated to be potentially available from local farmers in December 2025. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (b) of the question, I wish to inform the House that I have received the assurance that there will be no substantial increase in the price of cattle, goat and sheep during the forthcoming festive season. Furthermore, my Ministry will set up a monitoring committee with the representatives of the Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection, the Mauritius Meat Authority, the importers and the Association of Butchers with a view to ensuring that the price of meat remains stable and affordable for the festive season.

82 As regards part (c) of the question, in line with the decision taken by government on 24 October 2025, to have recourse to 100% non-structural protein ELISA test and 10% solid fees competition ELISA test on livestock imported from South Africa due to the foot and mouth disease, it is expected that the additional testing cost incurred by the importer will be absorbed in the overall pricing structure resulting in no significant increase in retail price and no disruption in the supply of meat. Madam Speaker, in addition with the number of livestock being imported, the quota submitted by Rodrigues Regional Assembly and the availability on the local farms, it is expected that there will be no shortage of meat during the festive season. Thank you.

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