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Animal Production: A 35% Contribution to Agricultural GDP
The national livestock herd consists of 33 million head, producing 530,000 tons of red meat and nearly 2 billion liters of milk annually.
Animal production accounts for 35% of agricultural GDP and generates 135 million workdays, benefiting 1.2 million livestock farmers.
The national herd totals 33 million head, yielding 530,000 tons of red meat and close to 2 billion liters of milk per year.
The poultry sector continues to expand, producing 784,000 tons of white meat and 6.5 billion eggs, fully meeting domestic market demand.
The government has launched a livestock restocking program to support farmers and preserve breeding females.
The strategy is based on strengthening animal feed supply, improving livestock health, and increasing productivity.
The development of the red meat sector is also planned, with beef accounting for 80% of national consumption.
Camel farming will be reinforced in the southern provinces, where it generates 225 million dirhams and 2.7 million workdays.
The strategy also includes the modernization of marketing channels, the upgrading of slaughterhouses, the development of logistics infrastructure and cold chains, as well as the promotion of training and scientific research.
