Work of the Senasa Canine Brigade prevents the entry of pests and diseases into the country

As part of the actions for the prevention and protection of agricultural health in Peru, the Canine Brigade of the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa), made up of ten highly trained dogs, carries out an essential task in the international hall of the new Jorge Chávez Airport. These specialized dogs can detect more than 100 types of odors associated with foods, plants, or animal products that are not allowed, preventing the entry of pests and diseases that would put agriculture, livestock, and food safety at risk. The Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Vladimir Cuno Salcedo, visited the airport to supervise the work of Senasa aimed at preventing the entry of unauthorized products that could affect national agricultural health. "These controls at the entry points of the country—airports, ports, and land borders—are carried out to guarantee food safety in Peru. With this, we prevent diseases from other countries from entering and affecting our agricultural ...