Ten thousand broiler chicks were distributed to eight beneficiaries under the UBEC CERC CRW SVG Food Insecurity Project on Thursday February, 15, 2024. This is the fifth batch of chicks received from Gale’s Agro Products in Barbados.
Livestock farmers can now register to receive regular subsidies on animal feed up to a total value of $500,000. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour has announced that registration for the fortnightly one-week supply of feed began on Monday, October 9. According to Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Kathian Hackshaw, farmers are required to register to obtain a voucher which will be used to purchase the …
Evacuees travelling overseas with pets must have them inspected Social Share THE Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformations, Industry and Labour has advised the public and persons planning to travel overseas with their pets during this period of emergency, that their animals must first be inspected.
A release from the ministry explained that Chief Veterinary Office Dr. Kathian Hackshaw, said the animals will have to be identified using either a microchip for international and regional travel, or a temporary band with a unique number for regional travel.
Owners are also required to take along all medical records of animals to the inspection appointment to facilitate the issuance of the required export health certificate which will be provided free of cost.