Rosselkhoznadzor interested in the secret life of goats in the Gatchina Museum

The North-Western Interregional Department of the Rosselkhoznadzor revealed violations in the keeping of animals in the Gatchina Museum-Reserve. It turned out that the institution has goats, data on which are not available in the federal accounting system. This became known from the data of the Prosecutor General’s office.

During the monitoring of the Mercury system, inspectors noticed that a veterinary document was issued on behalf of the museum for three goats. However, in another state system, Horriot, where all farm animals must be kept, these horned pets are not listed at all.

By law, sheep and goats are subject to mandatory marking and registration. This is necessary for tracking their movement and monitoring their health. Introducing false information into databases violates traceability and can create risks for the spread of diseases. Violations of veterinary rules were recorded against the institution.

The Gatchina Museum-Reserve is one of the largest and oldest cultural institutions of the Leningrad region. In addition to tours of palaces and parks, its territory traditionally contains various animals to create a historical atmosphere.