, May 3 -- A total of 1,23,33,840 sacrificial animals are ready in the country for Qurbani (sacrifice) during Eid-ul-Azha this year, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid said on Sunday.

"The total number of animals suitable for sacrifice has been estimated at 1,23,33,840, while the projected demand stands at 10,106,334," he said while speaking at a press conference held at the Secretariat.

As a result, around 22,27,506 animals are likely to remain surplus this year, the minister added.

Citing the latest data from the Department of Livestock Services (DLS), he said the available animals include 56,95,878 cattle and buffaloes and 66,32,307 goats and sheep.

Besides, there are 5,655 animals of other species, such as cam...