Animal protectors accuse outgoing agency head of lack of cooperation

Animal welfare activists describe their cooperation with the outgoing head of the Agriculture and Food Board (PTA), Urmas Kirtsi, as difficult and say his attitude toward animal welfare organizations has been condescending. The Ministry of Rural Affairs is unwilling to disclose the shortcomings attributed to the PTA director, but Kirtsi considers his removal from office unjust and is considering challenging the decision.