by Government of Barbados | Sep 4, 2024 | Ministry News
Barbadian and USDA Veterinary Staff collecting samples from pigs at a local farm. (Photo courtesy Ministry of Agriculture) The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security Veterinary Services Department (VS), in conjunction with the United States Department...
by Fabian Belgrave | Jun 30, 2024 | Top Stories
Chief Veterinary Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Dr. Mark Trotman. (FP) Chief Veterinary Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Dr. Mark Trotman, is advising persons to secure their livestock...
by Fabian Belgrave | May 27, 2024 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The importation of cattle from the United States of America has been suspended, effective immediately. Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Nutritional Security’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Mark Trotman, has implemented a ban on cattle, due to the...
by Fabian Belgrave | May 24, 2024 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) Travellers to Barbados are being reminded that permits are needed before they can import meat and poultry products for personal use. This reminder comes from Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Mark Trotman, who said “meat...
by BGIS | Nov 14, 2022 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The importation of live birds, poultry, and poultry products from the United Kingdom (UK) has been temporarily suspended. Chief Veterinary Officer from Veterinary Services, Dr. Mark Trotman, has issued a ban on poultry, and poultry products from the UK,...