Consultant veterinarian Dr Kevin Walker has appealed to public health inspectors to ensure that butchers and operators of abattoirs only slaughter cattle that are presented with ear tags and animal passports issued under the National Animal.
No more Grand Gala tickets The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is advising that because of high demand, there are no more tickets for the Grand Gala, which is scheduled for today at the National Stadium in St Andrew. JCDC says.
The Ministry of Agriculture is urging all cattle and small ruminant owners to remove their livestock from major roads and highways to ensure the safety of both commuters and animals. Recently, cattle wandered onto roadways in the Westmoreland.