by Fabian Belgrave | Apr 11, 2024 | Ministry News
(FP) The Veterinary Services Laboratory, at Pine East-West Boulevard, St. Michael, is closed to facilitate repairs to the building. Due to the closure, the laboratory is unable to accept submissions for testing and post-mortems on animals have also been halted as a...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Sep 21, 2020 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security reminds the public that a permit is required from the Veterinary Services Department for the importation of animals and animal products/items. This is a requirement under the Animals (Diseases and...
by BGIS | Aug 30, 2019 | Ministry News
(Stock Image) The Veterinary Services Laboratory has advised that it is unable to accept dead animals and biohazardous materials for disposal, as its incinerator is currently out of operation. Post mortem examinations on animals have also been halted as a...
by Sharon Austin | Mar 22, 2017 | Ministry News
Barbados has implemented a temporary ban on the importation of all meat and meat products from Brazil. This disclosure has come from Senior Veterinary Officer, Dr. Mark Trotman, who said that due to concerns about the possibility of adulterated corned beef from Brazil...
