In acceptance of the request by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry to the General Agency for Specialized Inspection, the live exports of horses were resolved to discontinue until the spring of 2017.
A team of specialized inspectors has assessed procedure of meat and livestock exports through the Bichigt checkpoint, and concluded that the operation is improper. Horses for export are herded for many days without proper feeding. The risk of horses to freeze their eyes or die from starvation is very high in winter time. According to the Agency, there have been cases where the horses unable to move were pushed by cranes across the border.
In acceptance of the request by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry to the General Agency for Specialized Inspection, the live exports of horses were resolved to discontinue until the spring of 2017.
A team of specialized inspectors has assessed procedure of meat and livestock exports through the Bichigt checkpoint, and concluded that the operation is improper. Horses for export are herded for many days without proper feeding. The risk of horses to freeze their eyes or die from starvation is very high in winter time. According to the Agency, there have been cases where the horses unable to move were pushed by cranes across the border.