The Livestock Festival and its accompanying competitions have officially kicked off as part of the fifth edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, attracting wide participation from livestock breeders across the UAE.

With total prize money amounting to Dh2.395 million, the competitions feature 57 specialised categories covering the best livestock weights, finest breeds, highest milk production and elite herds. A total of 284 winners will be recognised across the country.

The festival forms part of a programme being held across several emirates and regions of the UAE, aimed at highlighting breeders’ efforts, encouraging production development and enhancing the quality of local livestock breeds.

This year’s edition has expanded the geographical scope of the accompanying competitions, bringing them to multiple locations across the country.…