Patna: Goat traders looked at the loss for the second year in a row because of the bad legs of the buyer before Eid al-Feet-Ul-Adha (Bakrid) due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Bakrid will be celebrated on July 21.
The traders, who have brought the goats from various parts of the country to the ‘Bakra Bath’ traditional city (goat market) at King Bazaar, said the request has become the lowest this time.
Mohd Ziaullah Khan, coordinator at the livestock market, told this newspaper that the situation was very bad even compared to the previous year.
“The market used for bustle with buyers, looks lonely after a pandemic.
Last year, the market fell because Covid, but this time was worse because many were afraid of the possibility of the third wave of the virus,” he said.
“Many people do not buy because of the high price of goat sacrifices and financial impacts due to Covid-19 locking.
Those who are able to buy animals for Qurbani (ritual sacrifice).
Sales decreased by 15-20% compared to the previous year.
The number of traders also declined from 200 to 70 This year, “Khan said.
Most of the livestock preparation and traders have bought limited number of goats.
Tota Pari from Jaipur, Barbari from Etawah, Jamnapari from Allahabad and Ajmeri from Rajasthan are several goat species available on the market, in addition to local breeds from various parts of Bihar.
Singh’s Beer from Etu in Uttar Pradesh said he had visited Patna Goat Market for the past 40 years, but never experienced a leg that was so low from customers in front of Bakrid.
“It’s really sad.
In the past week, only 15 goats are sold.
Last time, we have sold almost two dozen goats in just 5 days.
I only brought 60 animals, but did not find buyers.
I don’t know if I will Can sell these animals before the festival, “he told this newspaper.
He displays various goat varieties, including Sirohi, Gangapari, Ajmeri and JamunaPari, starting between RS15,000 and RS35,000 per animal.
Mohd Shamsul from Harat in Begusarai said, “We cannot sell the first lot I bought from my village.
I have around 50 goats but so far only 18 has been sold.
We are even ready to reduce prices, but customers just go after asking the price .
The minimum goat price is RS12,000 and the maximum RS45,000, depending on body weight, “he said.
Awadh Pal Yadav, another trader of Uttar Pradesh said, “Most people buy sacrificial animals just a few days before the festival.
So, we hope the situation to improve in the next few days.
We cannot reduce prices because we spend more money for animal care, feed and transportation.
“Mohd Hamza from Samstipur said,” I have raised a dozen goats at home, but has not been able to find the buyer.
I have reduced the price of Rs 14,000 for a small goat to RS11,000 and for a big one from Rs 38,500 up to RS 35,000.
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