Re:camel meat

[Guest guest]

Dear Friends,

 

Malaysia is into the eating of camel meat which is in demand by the Muslims

after the breaking of fast. The slaughter method is the halal way.

 

Some months ago a Buddhist society collected donations on the spot to raise

money to save a camel from the cooking pot. The camel is now at the Taiping

Zoo. But now there seems to be a demand for camel meat with the animals

exported from Australia.

 

In time to come Malaysia will import more camels for their meat. What I wanted

to know is: are Australians aware that camels are imported into the country to

be slaughtered alive? Do camels suffer stress during the long journey?

There is much cruelty in the livestock export trade where sheep and cattle are

subjected to all sorts of suffering during their journey and when they reach

their country of destination. Are camels subjected to the same kind of

treatment during transportation? (By this I mean crammed up, deprived of food

and water and kicked about - handled roughly). Will killing of a camel the

halal way cause prolonged suffering and how long does it take for the animal to

die? Any protest from Australian NGOs?

 

What disturbs me is the killing process, transport conditions and the fact that

they are in demand for their meat. Malaysians are into the eating of ostriches

and ornamental fish as well, the latest being the flower horn fish. This is

becoming a craze. I don't know what's next on the list.

 

Appreciate your response.

 

Thank you.

Yitze