Illegal movement of sheep in Zabaikal region
In a recent development, 38 sheep were intercepted during transport in the Russian region of Zabaykalsky Krai on August 31st. The transport occurred without accompanying veterinary documents, according to a report from the press service of the Zabaykalsky Krai Rosselkhoznadzor.
The sheep were being transported from the village of Kunkur in Aginsky District and were destined for the city of Chita. This incident marks one of the 1228 cases of illegal livestock transport that have been intercepted in Zabaykalsky Krai since the beginning of the year.
The responsible parties behind these illegal transports are currently under investigation by local authorities, with specific names yet to be disclosed publicly. Violators of the mandatory requirements of veterinary legislation will receive warnings, as stated by the Rosselkhoznadzor.
As of September 2nd, the number of warnings issued for violations of veterinary legislation in Zabaykalsky Krai is unknown. However, with the recent interception of 1228 cases, it is expected that the number of warnings issued may increase.
It is important to note that no information was previously provided about the number of warnings issued for violations of veterinary legislation in Zabaykalsky Krai or for illegal livestock transport. Furthermore, no information was provided about the outcome or penalties related to the interception of the sheep transport in question.
The location of the interception was in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. As for the village of origin for the intercepted sheep, it was Kunkur in Aginsky District.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to veterinary legislation when transporting livestock. The public is encouraged to report any suspected violations to the appropriate authorities to ensure the safety and health of all livestock in Zabaykalsky Krai.
