…1,080 animals impounded during first quarter of 2014

THE Georgetown and Berbice stray catching units, during last month, conducted operations on the main roadways along the East Bank of Demerara in ‘A’ Division, the West Coast of Berbice and Corentyne in ‘B’ Division, the East Coast of Demerara in ‘C’ Division, the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara and the East Bank of Essequibo, in ‘D’ Division.A monthly report issued by the Home Affairs Ministry said a total of 334 animals were caught, comprising 95 cows, 95 goats, 38 horses, and 106 sheep.

The Georgetown unit accounted for 52 cows, 43 goats and 40 sheep, and the Berbice unit accounted for 38 horses, 43 cows, 52 goats and 66 sheep.

For the first quarter of the year a total of 1,080 animals were impounded. This comprised 87 horses, 434 cows, 291 goats and 268 sheep.

The Georgetown unit accounted for 450 animals and the Berbice unit accounted for 630 animals.

Animals were impounded at the Divisions as follows:

‘A’ Division: – 69
‘B’ Division: – 630
‘C’ Division: – 198
‘D’ Division: – 183

The Ministry of Home Affairs said it wishes to remind cattle owners to ensure that their animals are branded so as to facilitate their smooth redemption when they are impounded.
Failing in this respect would be a contravention of Section 8 of the Cattle Stealing Prevention Act, Chapter 9:03 which states:
The owner of every horse, mare, gelding, colt, filly, mule, pony, ass, buffalo, bull, cow, ox, steer, heifer and calf shall cause it to be branded in the manner herein after provided within six months of its birth, or within 28 days after becoming owner of it, and everyone who makes default in so doing shall be liable to a fine of not less than $7,500 nor more than $15,000.