Title: Capturing Escaped Cattle in Göttingen District: Progress and Challenges
In the bustling Göttingen district, efforts to capture the majority of the escaped cattle have been underway. Following a recent operation, an impressive 59 animals have now been apprehended as announced by the district administration at a press conference. While this is a significant step, around 20 of the escaped animals from the summer continue to roam in the municipality of Gleichen.
Saturday's operation saw the capture of seven animals in a local maize field. Drones monitored the field, and as the combine harvester went in to harvest, the animals- including two calves and an 800-kilogram bull- were stunned with shots by three shooters. Doreen Fragel, the Head of Veterinary Services for the district of Göttingen, referred to the field as "essentially their living room."
The livestock still at large have been spotted in Ischenrode and the Gartetal area, with restricted zones in place to minimize further disturbance. Unauthorized individuals entering the area could face fines of up to 5000 euros. The animals in Ischenrode have become excessively shy, partly due to repeated disruptions in the trapping operations. The exact number of animals still on the loose remains unclear due to their elusive nature and recent offspring.
The district is keen on capturing the remaining animals as soon as possible, as winter approaches, and food sources for the cattle dwindle. Once captured, the animals undergo a medical examination before being either slaughtered, used for landscape conservation, or sold alive.
The district's struggle to capture over 70 animals from a local breeder has been ongoing for months, as originally planned, the breeding stock was to be halved. However, in June, another twelve animals escaped during collection, and eventually, all of the breeder's livestock was on the loose. Due to months of abuse, the breeding operation is now set to be dissolved, and the breeder faces a general ban on keeping farm animals. Remarkably, the breeder refused to assist in capturing the animals, fearing they would be taken away.
As the operation continues, flyers advising against entering restricted zones and informing residents about potential fines have been distributed in Ischenrode and the Gartetal area. Residents may also be unaware of the elusive, yet colorful, creatures still among them.
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