SAG strengthens health surveillance with new detector dogs donated by ChileCarne
In a ceremony held at the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, José Guajardo Reyes, National Director of SAG, announced the addition of two new members to his canine team: Morro and Ross, two five-month-old Labradors. These puppies join the more than 50 detector dogs that SAG uses in operations throughout the country. "The incorporation of these puppies is crucial to stop any access of diseases, viruses, bacteria or plants that could put our national health status at risk," said the Director of SAG. In addition, he stressed the importance of collaboration with private companies, emphasizing that this type of joint efforts allows not only to increase the number of detector dogs, but also to improve surveillance at the borders and points of entry into the country.
The donation of these dogs is part of a broader strategy of collaboration between the public and private sectors, aimed at preserving the country's animal and plant health. Known for its robust phytosanitary status, Chile relies heavily on strict control measures implemented at its borders to maintain its position as a world leader in the export of food, fruit and meat.
Juan Carlos Domínguez, President of ChileCarne, emphasized that the protection of phytosanitary heritage is a responsibility shared by all Chileans. "Although we have natural barriers such as the Andes, the desert, the ocean and the ice, we cannot rely only on these geographical defenses", he said. "The work carried out by SAG on our borders is essential to prevent the entry of diseases, and has been key to Chile positioning itself as a world power in food exports. It is our duty, as a private sector, to support and reinforce this work".
The addition of Morro and Ross not only strengthens SAG's operational capacity, but also highlights the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to protect Chile's health status. This strategic alliance is essential to ensure that Chilean agricultural and livestock products remain competitive in international markets, maintaining Chile as a global benchmark in health and food safety.
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