TIZIMINE.- Mayors of eastern Yucatan agreed that one of the main problems faced by producers of this area of the state is cattle rustling.
For this reason they considered it necessary that the new Livestock Law for Yucatan contemplate more severe sanctions for those who commit this crime.
Meeting of mayors of eastern Yucatán
In a meeting held on Wednesday, the municipal presidents of Tizimín, Panabá, Río Lagartos, Espita, Calotmul and Temozónas well as the director of State Government LivestockLuis Cepeda Cruz, expressed their support for the initiative for a new law.
The importance of having a modern legal framework that responds to the current challenges of livestock farming.
The host mayor Adrián Quiroz Osorio pointed out that the proposal seeks to lay the foundations for a fair and updated law.
It should be noted that the current law dates back to 1972 and, although it was renovated in 2019no longer responds to the needs or dynamics of the sector.
As reported this initiative includes three fundamental axesmodernization and competitiveness.
They ask for the inclusion of clear rules
This initiative includes clear rules for traceability and identification of livestock, in order to guarantee its origin and quality.
In addition to updating health legislation to address animal health emergencies and international trade requirements.
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Sustainability and the environment, which proposes promoting silvopastoral systems and sustainable practices, allocating up to 20% of the area from livestock exploitation to reforestation and environmental care as an integral part of production.
Just as the institutional and economic strengtheningwhich establishes that the State guarantees sufficient budgets for livestock farming.
Specialized body in health surveillance
Also the creation of a body specialized in health surveillance, the recognition of work of veterinary doctors and livestock technicians.
Likewise, the strengthening of local livestock associations as instances of conciliation.
It was reported that on Friday at noon it will be announced a meeting at the Tecnológico de Tizimín for students and producers who want to attend within the framework of the Ciatropic 2025 that is carried out.