THE Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) yesterday reported that a total of 264 animals — comprising 36 horses, 81 cows, 107 goats, and 40 sheep — were caught and impounded at the police pounds in “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” police divisions during the month of March 2015.

The figure, however, represents 35 animals less than what had been impounded during the previous month.

MoHA added that the Georgetown Unit accounted for 46 cows, 73 goats and 25 sheep; while the Berbice Unit accounted for 36 horses, 35 cows, 34 goats and 15 sheep.

The Ministry continues its appeal to all cattle owners to ensure that their animals are properly controlled during their grazing period, thereby ensuring their safety from being involved in accidents that can result in their deaths, damages to vehicles, and injuries to persons using the main roadways.