Livestock trade hits Jakarta streets ahead of Idul Adha

The livestock trade is a good seasonal business ahead of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, but health officials warn of the risk of infected meat.

By Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata for Khabar Southeast Asia in Jakarta

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