Removal of GCT on Animal Imports to Improve Jamaica’s Breeding Stock

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green explains the removal of GCT on the importation of some animals
The aim is to improve the country’s breeding stock
This will benefit small ruminant farmers
Concerns have been raised about the removal of GCT on the importation of horses
Mr Green states that horses are only a small part of the government’s policy direction
The focus is on improving the genetics of goats, sheep, and pig stock for breeding purposes
This move will save the country millions of dollars.

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