The ministry said the operation was highly technical and conducted using modern medical equipment under strict sanitation standards.
In one year, Somalia aims to have a fully operational early warning system, pilot feedlots, and strategic reserves.
The initiative aims to remove ocean waste, protect fishers, and support Somalia’s coastal economy.
Recent estimates place the national herd at about 56 million animals, while approximately 31.5 million head of livestock were exported between 2018 and 2024.