Brebes Residents Increasingly Opt for Slaughterhouses for Eid al-Adha Sacrifices
As the second day of Eid al-Adha 2026 begins, residents of Brebes Regency in Central Java are increasingly entrusting their sacrificial animals to the local livestock slaughterhouse (RPH). They cite speed, lower costs, and hygienic meat that meets health standards as reasons.
However, even after slaughter at the RPH, the meat must still be transported home for further cutting into smaller portions before distribution to the community.
Arif Himawan, representing the Bani Abdillah Ismail family from Pakijangan Village in Bulakamba District, Brebes Regency, entrusted two cattle to Brebes RPH for slaughter. ‘We delivered the two cattle to Brebes RPH a day before Eid al-Adha, but had to queue with other residents, so it was only processed today,’ said Arif Himawan during an interview at his family home on Thursday, 28 May 2026.
Arif noted the process was convenient and cost-effective, with a fee of Rp1.5 million for two cattle.
He added that ensuring meat hygiene is crucial to prevent health issues for recipients. ‘The meat must meet health standards to avoid diseases from unsanitary conditions,’ Arif said.
Budi Santoso, Head of the Veterinary Public Health Section at Brebes Regency’s Agriculture Department, reported 46 cattle registered for slaughter at Brebes RPH by the third day of Eid al-Adha.
‘Post-mortem examinations are conducted on slaughtered cattle, particularly the liver which is prone to liver fluke infections,’ Budi Santoso stated.
Budi Santoso confirmed only one case of liver fluke was detected, but the meat remains safe for consumption as the parasite-infested parts were removed by veterinary health teams.
Brebes Regency operates two modern slaughterhouses: one in Brebes and another in Jatibarang Village. Both are staffed by certified halal butchers, ensuring the halal status of distributed meat.
PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), via its Mosque Management Board (DKM), distributed 1,800 meat packages to employees and local communities near the industrial zone.
PT Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung (JIEP), a state-owned enterprise, allocated 34 sacrificial animals to communities across several areas of Jakarta for Eid al-Adha 1447 H.
The distribution of sacrificial cattle is being carried out in phases, with two animals delivered on 27 May 2026.
The distribution serves as a demonstration of gratitude to Allah SWT for His blessings and the continuity of business operations.
This year’s Eid al-Adha sacrifices organised by the central and Jakarta regional branches of the PPP party were consolidated at a single location before distribution to those in need.
With adequate slaughter facilities, RPH ensures all meat products meet ASUH principles—Safe, Healthy, Whole, and Halal.
Banyumas Agriculture Office has coordinated with butchers across regions, conducting training and coordination meetings ahead of Eid al-Adha.
All butchers must maintain carcass price stability to ensure market meat prices do not exceed Rp130,000 per kilogram.
The government is acting swiftly to prevent a surge in beef prices ahead of Ramadan.
Slaughterhouse services have significant potential, especially during major religious holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.