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Egypt denies 50% livestock decline, cites herd growth to 8.6 million
October 14, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Egypt's government media center has denied claims that livestock numbers fell more than 50%, citing Agriculture Ministry data showing steady growth to 8.6 million heads.
- The government media center denied reports of a 50% drop in cattle numbers, calling the figures baseless and aimed at misleading the public.
- Agriculture Ministry data showed cattle heads rose from 5.5 million in 2014 to 8.6 million, the ministry said.
- Local meat production reached 600,000 tons in 2025, up from 440,000 tons in 2014, with fresh milk output rising to 7 million tons.
- The ministry cited loans exceeding 11.535 billion pounds that financed fattening of more than 544,000 cattle heads for over 46,000 beneficiaries.




