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Serbia: Serbian activists ask about the farms on which animals are kept; their transport and also their general welfare. Commissioner gives Ministry 5 days to respond.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Serbian activists ask about the farms on which animals are kept; their transport and also their general welfare.

Below you will see the demands of the Commissioner which was forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture. It concerns two major meat production companies.

The Commissioner has given the Ministry 5 days to respond to the requirements detailed in the letter; and if the Ministry does not act, then EPAR, the animal welfare organisation, can proceed with part 2 of its process. Originally, in relation to this, EPAR asked the Ministry directly. They refused to answer and so EPAR then took the issue to the Commissioner who has now given the Ministry 5 days to respond as this is an area of Public Interest.

Now all concerned wait to see if the Ministry provide a response of if they are going to ignore the request of the Commissioner also.

Here at SAV, we have had concerns in the past regarding conditions in which animals have been kept on farms. These concerns and the conditions can be viewed in our old posts; the links which are as follows:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2010/11/23/serbia-november-2010-conditions-ok-at-a-farm-according-to-serbian-veterinary-ministry-and-complaining-campaigners-dont-pressure-us/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2010/11/26/serbia-farm-animal-conditions-update-261110-formal-statement-on-conditions-now-provided-by-ciwf-uk/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2012/07/11/serbia-cows-producing-milk-for-human-consumption-two-years-on-and-the-serbian-authorities-are-still-failing-to-act-now-we-have-further-evidence-please-e-mail-and-support-the-campaign/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2012/07/07/serbia-same-old-farm-exposed-again-and-an-ineffective-ministry-so-what-changes/

We have also expressed our concerns regarding dead animal corpses just being dumped on roadsides. These carcasses provide an immediate attraction to stray animal populations, and also risk the spread of disease from the dead animal carcasses to the stray animals. Here is a potential biosecurity problem.

As always, the Ministry wish to put the blame on the strays, when actually the problem lies with the Ministry for not taking actions to prevent this kind of this from happening.

The link below provides images of animal carcasses simply dumped by the roadside – an obvious attraction for stray animals which are desperate for something to eat.

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2011/12/11/serbia-dead-farm-animal-bodies-just-dumped-near-the-highway-a-perfect-food-source-for-stray-animals-a-perfect-method-of-spreading-disease-and-a-perfect-way-for-corrupt-politicians-to-keep-catchin/

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Serbia: Disabled Dog ‘ZORA’ Needs A Forever Home.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

If you can help in any way, please firstly contact us through the ‘Contact Us’ route. Please name your contact ‘Zora’. We will then pass information on to the relevant people – Thank You – SAV.

Please read Zora’s story, take a pledge and help her find a loving home. Zora is a female dog that was found all alone in an abandoned area of Novi Sad, Serbia, called Klisa, where Mariana Culum is taking care of dumped strays. She has hind legs that are in X position and her back left leg is atrophied. It is not in use for walk, it is in a crossed position over back right leg, to which is relied. When she was taken to the Vet, prognosis was that her condition is a consequence of crushed pelvis and that is a miracle how Zora can even walk at all! There is nothing that can be fixed, everything is fused. It will remain like permanent handicap.

Read more about Marijana’s animals and Zora in Better Place Project https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/10857-help-mariana-care-for-desperate-strays-in-serbia

But beside this Zora is a healthy dog without health problems. She is a dog with great temper, socialized, quiet and extremely tame, loves to cuddle, committed to people and get along with other dogs. She is a bigger size dog, weighs round 25 kg (~61 pounds), about 4 years old, lovely spirit, constantly running around, loves to bark on birds …quickly adjust to new environment and isn’t demanding dog for keeping. She is cleaned from external and internal parasites vaccinated against infectious diseases and rabies, sterilized.

Here are more photos https://www.facebook.com/marijana.culum/media_set?set=a.4491719421152.183049.1535254023&type=3

For now Zora is in broad housing but we need to find permanent solutions for her.

Because situation in Serbia for strays is extremely hard no one has adopted her …So we are hoping with Your help to find Zora a loving home.

LET’S HELP ZORA TO FIND HER FOREVER HOME ♥

PLEASE SHARE, TAKE A PLEDGE

Thank You All! ♥

Dragana.

https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/10857-help-mariana-care-for-desperate-strays-in-serbia

If you would like to show you the project ‘Help Mariana care for desperate strays in Serbia’ on betterplace.org:

This is what it is about:
PLEASE HELP MRIJANA CULUM TO SAVE PUPS & DOGS DUMPED on the STREETS, GARBAGE – in last few they have run out of food.

betterplace.org is an online platform for social engagement that connects people who need help accomplishing their mission with people who are eager to help.

It is very easy to participate: Just chip in a few Euros and support a good cause.
It would be great if you joined in.