Brazil: Secretariat of Agriculture of Rio Grande do Sul starts issuing GTA for horses

Since yesterday, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Sustainable Production and Irrigation (Seapi) has issued 14 Animal Transit Guides (GTAs) for the movement of horses between producers in Rio Grande do Sul and for any purpose outside the State. The issuance of guides for the slaughter of cattle, pigs and poultry, housing of day-old chicks, fertile eggs and pigs, in addition to the movement and sale of production animals continues to be issued. The holding of equine events within the State is not yet authorized. To request GTAs, producers must contact their local Agricultural Defense Inspectorates. Due ...