The ruling on selling one sheep for two sheep

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah reward you, is it permissible to sell one sheep for two sheep in the water? Some livestock companies sell based on weight.

Answer:
There is nothing wrong with selling a live animal for another animal that is greater in number, and even if the increase is in the animal itself, selling an animal for a greater number of animals is permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to borrow from the zakat store, taking one camel for two or three camels from the zakat store. This indicates that riba (usury or interest) does not apply to live animals. Therefore, it is permissible to buy a camel for two camels, or a sheep for two sheep, and there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people say that upon reflection,

Answer:
riba applies to meat, but not to a living animal. Yes.