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“Inspector Beagle” at the Suvarnabhumi checkpoint finds smoked bats placed in bags

Strange tourists hid processed pork smoke bats to Thailand, not out of the nose “Inspector Beagle” at the animal quarantine checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi Airport Fear of being a carrier of Nipah virus and African swine fever

Somchuan Veterinarian Mr. Rattana Mangkhalanon Director General of the Livestock Development Department reveal that the actionsniffer dog team (DLD Quarantine and Inspection Unit) Animal Quarantine StationSuvarnabhumi Airportlead“Inspector Beagle”out to carry out the inspectionanimal smuggling — carcasesarriving and departing Suvarnabhumi Airport terminal especially flights from countries with risk groups, including Cambodia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Laos, Vietnam and China.

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latest Inspector Beagle Suspicious bags found from a plane coming from the cityKunming, China The officer then opened it for a close inspection and found that the carcass was concealed as follows:

– 1 bag of smoked bats weighing 2.5 kg.

– 1 bag of smoked pork knuckles, weight 2.5 kg.

– 1 bag of smoked pork belly, weight 4.5 kg.

forsmuggling of animal carcassesEntering the Kingdom of Thailand is an offense under Section 31 of the Animal Epidemic Act BE 2558, therefore, the authorities confiscate and collect samples for laboratory testing. Currently in the process of requesting approval to destroy in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Livestock Development. monitor potential epidemics

Specifically, African swine fever (ASF) from pig carcasses, where ASF is an infectious disease in pigs. and Nipah virus infection with bats as a breeding ground for the disease. by Nipah virus Can cause severe respiratory infections. Encephalitis can be life threatening.

Anyway Livestock Development Department People are asked to eat cooked meat and not to eat exotic animals. To prevent such diseases.

In addition, previously Animal Welfare Officers and Veterinary Services Again, he inspected the animal shelter where dogs and cats were confined and left malnourished until many were sick and dead. Found two stray cats and helped them. Then bring him to the health and care check at the I love you clinic.

Then join the Minburi Animal Rescue and Rescue Team. And the Elephant Conservation and Environment Foundation counted the traces of dogs and cats found during yesterday’s visits in order to obtain evidence. which will be taken to be cremated at Sammachanyawat Temple Phraya Suren Road Khlong Sam Wa next class

In terms of health checks, 76 rescued cats and four dogs were found to be lethargic, thin, weak and underweight, 54 cats had infectious diseases and three were seriously ill Taken to 2 animal hospitals .The body was examined by the hospital vet and found to be dehydrated and lacked food. The results of blood tests showed that the blood was acidic. low potassium levels indicate malnutrition

Recently, 3 more cats died and are still in a critical condition. 9 drugs and intravenous fluids were required, and the response was good. Able to eat and drink on their own, there are 27 animals, which the vet will continue to monitor for symptoms.

” assigned to The competent officer recorded the day at the police station. Khanna Yao after the inspection by filing a legal case against the owner of that animal committed three offenses under the Prevention of Cruelty and Regulation of Animals Act BE

Which includes contravening Section 20, committing acts of cruelty to animals without justifiable cause punishable under Section 31, liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding 40,000 baht or both.

2. An animal owner who fails to provide animal welfare for his animal in accordance with Section 22 shall be punished under Section 32 liable to a fine not exceeding 40,000 baht.

3. The owner of the animal commits a breach of section 23 by releasing the animal, leaving it or by doing any act. to let animals out of their care without reasonable cause punishable under Section 32 is liable to a fine not exceeding 40,000 baht.

As for homeowners who are showing signs of extreme stress. while the officers inspected by tryinghurt yourselfAll the while, rescuers were called to the hospital and he was still recovering.