IN a March 31 report relative to  stray-catching programme, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) had said that a total of six hundred and three (603) animals had been impounded for the first quarter of 2013 by the Georgetown and Berbice Units.

Continuing the programme during the month of April, the Georgetown Unit impounded a total of 239 animals, comprising 103 cows, 96 goats, four horses and 36 sheep; while the Berbice Unit impounded a total of 401 animals, comprising 313 cows, 49 goats, three horses and 36 sheep.
Since inception on March 29, 2011, the Georgetown Unit has impounded a total of 2230 animals, comprising 76 asses, 1060 cows, 649 goats, 49 horses, and 396 sheep.
The Berbice Unit, since inception on July 27, 2012, has impounded a total of 2299 animals, comprising 1301 cows, 323 goats, 425 horses, and 250 sheep.
The ministry hereby advises cattle owners to ensure proper supervision of their animals so as to prevent fatal, serious or damage accidents and eventual reduction to their herds.