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A Moscow court on Tuesdayprohibited a senior homeowner from keeping goats at his home in the Russian capital after receiving problems about
the animals wandering the streets and producing nasty smells.Valery Anikeev, 77, has actually kept 16 goats at his home in southern Moscows
Zyuzino district because at least the mid-1990s, state media reported
Recently, videos of his animals umping onto cars and bursting into shops have gone viral.In August, regional veterinary authorities looked
for to ban Anikeev from keeping the goats at his home, mentioning health dangers
The animals frequently graze near apartment buildings, with some citizens revealing concernthat they may spread out diseases.Moscows Zyuzino
District Court banned Anikeev from keeping the animals at his home till he abides by veterinary laws.The Russian military broadcaster Zvezda
reported that the court purchased Anikeev to build a fence and shelter for the animals.They probably want me to construct a cattle yard,
Anikeev told reporters after Tuesdays hearing, saying he would abide by the order after talking to the authorities
He was then filmed pouring goat milk for journalists.I didnt know thered be so many of you, Anikeev said.A Message from The Moscow Times:
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