THE Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has said that a total of 413 animals were impounded in January by the Georgetown and Berbice Stray Catching Units, and this number comprised of 208 cows, 89 goats, 22 horses and 94 sheep.The Georgetown Unit accounted for 88 cows, 58 goats and 33 sheep, while the Berbice Unit accounted for 120 cows, 31 goats, 22 horses and 61 sheep, the MOHA said in a statement.

The Georgetown and Berbice Stray Catching Units are targeting the East Bank of Demerara, the East Coast of Demerara, the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara, and the West Coast of Berbice and the Corentyne area.

CATTLE OWNERS
During the month, the ministry received complaints of cattle destroying kitchen gardens, digging up pipes, breaking fences, upturning garbage containers, attacking small children, aggravating dogs, and destroying sea defense, especially on the East Bank of Demerara.

Meanwhile, the Home Affairs Ministry is again appealing to cattle owners to exercise proper supervision of their animals during their grazing period in order to enhance the welfare, well-being, and safety of persons and properties.

The ministry in its continued effort to enhance traffic safety on the roads in Guyana commenced its 2014 Stray Catching Programme on January 2.
Written By Michel Outridge