Bangkok,, Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development reveals Officials at the Tak Animal Quarantine Station join forces with the Phaya Nagarat Special Team. Military officers, Special Task Force Officer Ratchamanu, and customs officers arrested a group of people smuggling cattle across the border from Myanmar. Moei River natural crossing area, Mae Sot District, Tak Province Dr. Somchuan Veterinarian Rattanamangkhalanon Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development said Received a report from the Tak Province Animal Quarantine Officer, who was working with the Phaya Nagarat Task Force. Military officers, Special Task Force Officer Ratchamanu, and customs officers foiled the smuggling of live cattle. As informed by the news source that There will be a group of people bringing live cattle across the river from Myanmar. Moei River natural crossing area, Doi Haw Kiew, Tha Sai Luat Subdistrict, Mae Sot District, Tak Province A team of officials then went to investigate. Found a grou p of people driving a group of cattle across the Moei River to the Thai side. The officers then showed up to investigate. When such a group of people Saw the officer and swam across back to the Myanmar side. Inspection of the area found 29 cattle, consisting of 12 males and 17 females, so all cattle were confiscated. Department of Livestock Development officials quarantined the disease and collected blood samples to send for laboratory testing. for litigation Initially, customs officials proceeded in accordance with the Customs Act. This is currently being processed by customs officials at the customs level. Livestock officials will continue to file complaints in accordance with Section 31 of the Animal Epidemics Act 2015. Veterinarian Somchuan said The Department of Livestock Development integrates with relevant agencies to inspect every checkpoint along the border. To speed up the resolution of the problem of smuggling cattle from neighboring countries into Thailand. Ready to solve the problem of smuggli ng and importing other contraband products. continuously Raise the level of surveillance measures to prevent epidemics. Especially agricultural products, increasing confidence in Thai livestock products, which is in line with the policy of Captain Thammanat Promphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who has declared war on the illegal import and export of all types of agricultural products. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives The Department of Livestock Development plans to upgrade surveillance measures to prevent epidemics. and policies for preparing to export live cattle Quality certified 'Disease-free and safe' to create assurance and confidence for trading partners that Thai products are disease-free. At the same time, the government is accelerating the opening of new markets. to export to foreign countries In a market with high purchasing power So that cattle farmers can grow their careers sustainably and improve the quality of life of farmers as well. However, if you find any wrongdoing or want to ask for more information. You can inquire at Department of Livestock Development hotline 063-225-6888 or inform information through Application: DLD 4.0 24 hours a day. Source: Thai News Agency