Jakarta, May 27 -- Indonesia records Eid al-Adha livestock surplus

Indonesia recorded a surplus of sacrificial animals for this year's Eid al-Adha, with livestock supply reaching 3.2 million head against national demand of 2.4 million, Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono said on Wednesday.

Speaking in Jakarta, Sudaryono said the surplus totaled around 800,000 animals, reflecting stable domestic food supply and livestock production capacity.

"There is a surplus of around 800,000 animals. Thank God, Indonesia is currently in good condition," he said.

He said the surplus showed Indonesia's ability to meet demand for sacrificial animals without facing major supply shortages during Eid al-Adha.

Sudaryono added that Indonesia had maintai...