THE Home Affairs Ministry (MoHA) has reported that a total of 198 animals were impounded in ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C’ and ‘D’ Police Divisions during the month of November 2014.

The Georgetown Unit accounted for 38 animals, comprising 16 cows and 22 goats.

The Berbice Unit accounted for 161 animals, comprising 31 horses, 95 cows, 11 goats, and 24 sheep.

A total of nine animals was impounded in ‘A’ Division; 161 in ‘B’ Division; 10 in ‘C’ Division; and 23 in ‘D’ Division.

Training sessions were held for stray catchers in order to address the following issues: Conduct and Appearance on Duty, the Pounds Act, the Cattle Stealing Act, and the Roads Act.

The MoHA has also advised cattle owners to ensure that their animals are branded, so as to facilitate their redemption after they had been impounded.