Canadian Department of Defense announces tender for live lawn mowers
Today is Saturday, so a little from the topic: "And it happens." According to the press service of the military department of Canada, the Ministry of National Defense announced a tender for ... organization of cattle grazing.
According to the terms of the tender, applicants for victory must arrange for grazing pets to service Cold Lake airbase in Alberta. At the same time, it is specified that under the terms of the tender, the herd should not exceed 250 heads, while 70% of the livestock should be represented by goats, and 30% - by sheep.
As explained, livestock will be used to control vegetation at the air base, all the more so that the Canadian military already has successful experience in using pets as a "lawn mower." Several years ago, livestock in that capacity was already used at Comox Air Base in British Columbia.
- said in a statement.
It is emphasized that the personnel of the air base will be involved in the care of the territory, but only in situations such as snow removal and lawn mowing, while animals will control the wild vegetation.
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