Chief Vetinary Officer said many livestock owners are unaware of the division’s existence and the level of aid that it has to offer.
The Veterinary and Livestock Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture has recently undertaken a drive to inform livestock owners of the services that the division provides.
To this aim, Auria King-Cenac, Chief Veterinary Officer, said the intention of the division is to work alongside all livestock producers to meet the desired objective of increasing the production of quality livestock within Saint Lucia.
“We have different commodity systems, and because of our limited resources we have persons geared at working with different commodities. We have the small ruminants—sheep and goats and cattle; we have apiculture—bees and honey, we have the veterinary public health and quarantine unit, the swine production unit, and we also have the poultry production unit.”
Mrs. Cenac said that many are still unaware of the divisions existence and the level of aid that it has to offer.
“The division exists, and we can assist with any problems that livestock owners may encounter. Sometimes an owner may have an issue with an animal and they would go to the store and purchase a product to administer to the animal not knowing what the problem is.
“But we have a complement of staff who is willing to assist. All that is necessary is to give us a call if you have any situation. If you are looking to go into production or if you are expanding your production you can give us a call as well, and we will give you the required advice.”
The Veterinary and Livestock Division at the Ministry of Agriculture can be contacted at 758.468.5621.
