EFIS Air flies 180 breeding cows to Mongolia from central France

CHATEAUROUX-DEOLS "Marcel Dassault" Airport in north central France has received 180 breeding cows from a flight to Mongolia operated by EFIS Air, a member of the ECS Group.

EFIS Air had chartered a Boeing 747 freighter for the flight to Ulan Bator to ensure the 150 Limousin and 30 MontbEliarde cattle arrived safely at their destination. The cows are being used in a programme to establish the breeds in Mongolia.

On arrival at the airport, EFIS Air arranged for the cows to be carefully loaded into specially created shipping pens to ensure their safety during the flight, a company release said.

Managing director Alain Boussard said: "Moving livestock requires great care and attention to ensure the welfare of the animals and to meet all of the regulatory requirements."