The periodic census is conducted nationwide, encompassing all domesticated <nis:link nis:type=tag nis:id=animals nis:value=animals nis:enabled=true nis:link/>, which comprises 16 species, <nis:link nis:type=tag nis:id=poultry nis:value=poultry nis:enabled=true nis:link/>, and their registered <nis:link nis:type=tag nis:id=breeds nis:value=breeds nis:enabled=true nis:link/>. Headcounts are meticulously recorded during this comprehensive survey.