Random hatchery inspections done after chick complaints

At one of the inspections (Ministry of Agriculture photo)

Chief Executive Officer, Dr Dindial Permaul and two senior veterinarians of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) conducted an unannounced inspection of several hatcheries along the East Bank Demerara and Soesdyke on Monday following complaints of poor quality chicks.

The hatcheries visited were Fung-A-Fatt, Georgetown; Didco, Georgetown; Edun, Craig; Lall Beharry, Friendship; and Bounty of Timehri/Soesdyke, according to a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture.

The staff cooperated fully, provided access and information regarding questions posed on