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Mashonaland West Bureau
Farmers illegally moving livestock risk losses as seen by the destruction of 81 goats recently by the Veterinary Services Department in Mashonaland West.
Several people were transporting livestock from red zones against the Animal Health Act, posing a threat of bringing diseases into green zones.
The department’s chief director Dr Josphat Nyika confirmed that 81 goats intercepted in Chegutu on their way from a high risk Foot and Mouth area under Gokwe Chireya, a red zone were slaughtered and the carcasses destroyed.
The owner, Mr Masiya Muteyaunga, who only had a police clearance, failed to produce veterinary movement permit and so contravened the Animal Health (Movement of Animals) Regulations of 1984.
The goats that were slaughtered and burnt in the presence of police were valued at around US$3 000.
Recently, the department burnt a herd of cattle intercepted from red zone in Hurungwe district.
The 14 beasts were being transported from Hurungwe district, under quarantine to Mashonaland East before interception in Chinhoyi.
Online Reporter