Arrival of Breeding Goats,Sheep and (hopefully ) no Flu at KLIA.....with Commander Dr H Khan marshalling the troops...!
Boers, Saanens, British Alpines, Dorpers, arriving to boost local genetics.......
The company had chartered the cargo plane for the eight-hour direct flight from Sydney, Australia. Hj Jeli (FG Multifarm) was personally on the tarmac to ensure that the animals were safely unloaded from the Boeing 747 and transferred into waiting lorries that would transport them to Santubong (100), Sibu (206), Tanjong Manis (170) and Mukah (523). He was relieved that only one goat died during the eight-hour flight, but expected more casualties during the journey by road to the various destinations on Cinta Cargo Services trucks. The trip from KIA to FG Multifarm at KM 28 Balingian-Mukah coastal highway is expected to take about 12 hours.
Upon arrival at the various farms, the animals would be put in quarantine.
Jeli has invested about RM500,000 to buy the animals and another RM200,000 on other expenses, particularly transportation.“The goats/sheep cost between RM700 and RM2,000 per head,” he told The Borneo Post outside the MAS Cargo terminal around 9am after he had completed his task. Looking tired but pleased, Jeli revealed that his bold investment had almost wiped out his entire life savings but was very confident his vision would pay off handsomely.
The animal breeds are Feral Bucks, Feral Does, Boer Stud Bucks, F1/F2 Boer Does, F3/F4 Boer Does, Dorper Ram, Dorper Ewes, Damar Ewes and Damara Ram.“I imported the goats/sheep from Australia because they are larger in size (more meat) that can go up to 60 to 70kg, grow faster and are better able to adapt to local conditions,” said Jeli.
The company, he said, aimed to become the key goat breeder in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) region. He added that they began exporting goats to Brunei for breeding purposes early this year and were going to export more next month. Jeli said his company also hoped to supply goats to other states in the near future.
According to Mr Jeli , he foresaw good prospects in Sarawak’s goat and cattle breeding business. “Our local buyers are experiencing difficulties in getting the supply of goats, especially for qurban and aqiqah, which are two Muslim religious events. “I saw this as an opportunity, not only as a business endeavour, but more importantly as an opportunity to help fellow Muslims to provide the convenience to obtain goats for their religious observations,” he said.
This is the first large air consignment imported by a Sarawakian breeder as previous consignments by air were of smaller quantity, while the larger ones were by sea.
Boers, Saanens, British Alpines, Dorpers, arriving to boost local genetics.......
KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines flight MH6202 finally landed at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) at 2.48am on 2 July 2009. The 1,000 goats and sheep made up the largest air consignment for any local breeder never in Sarawak history before.
Looking for the best breeder...at risk to life and limb..!
Dr. Humrawali Khan, inspecting the new animal to make sure no sign of disease.
The company had chartered the cargo plane for the eight-hour direct flight from Sydney, Australia. Hj Jeli (FG Multifarm) was personally on the tarmac to ensure that the animals were safely unloaded from the Boeing 747 and transferred into waiting lorries that would transport them to Santubong (100), Sibu (206), Tanjong Manis (170) and Mukah (523). He was relieved that only one goat died during the eight-hour flight, but expected more casualties during the journey by road to the various destinations on Cinta Cargo Services trucks. The trip from KIA to FG Multifarm at KM 28 Balingian-Mukah coastal highway is expected to take about 12 hours.
Upon arrival at the various farms, the animals would be put in quarantine.
Jeli has invested about RM500,000 to buy the animals and another RM200,000 on other expenses, particularly transportation.“The goats/sheep cost between RM700 and RM2,000 per head,” he told The Borneo Post outside the MAS Cargo terminal around 9am after he had completed his task. Looking tired but pleased, Jeli revealed that his bold investment had almost wiped out his entire life savings but was very confident his vision would pay off handsomely.
The animal breeds are Feral Bucks, Feral Does, Boer Stud Bucks, F1/F2 Boer Does, F3/F4 Boer Does, Dorper Ram, Dorper Ewes, Damar Ewes and Damara Ram.“I imported the goats/sheep from Australia because they are larger in size (more meat) that can go up to 60 to 70kg, grow faster and are better able to adapt to local conditions,” said Jeli.
The company, he said, aimed to become the key goat breeder in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) region. He added that they began exporting goats to Brunei for breeding purposes early this year and were going to export more next month. Jeli said his company also hoped to supply goats to other states in the near future.
According to Mr Jeli , he foresaw good prospects in Sarawak’s goat and cattle breeding business. “Our local buyers are experiencing difficulties in getting the supply of goats, especially for qurban and aqiqah, which are two Muslim religious events. “I saw this as an opportunity, not only as a business endeavour, but more importantly as an opportunity to help fellow Muslims to provide the convenience to obtain goats for their religious observations,” he said.
This is the first large air consignment imported by a Sarawakian breeder as previous consignments by air were of smaller quantity, while the larger ones were by sea.
