CIWF outraged by inhumane slaughter methods used in culling chickens in Asia

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NEWS RELEASE

 

26th January 2004

 

Compassion in World Farming Limited

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Compassion in World Farming is outraged by the inhumane slaughter

methods being used during the mass culling of millions of chickens in

Asia due to the current outbreak of Avian Flu. TV pictures show birds

being thrown alive into sacks, which are then dumped in holes in the

ground.

 

CIWF is calling for all relevant authorities in the affected

countries to urgently implement a humane slaughter policy with

veterinary supervision.

 

Joyce D'Silva, CIWF's Chief Executive says, " Mass culling of animals

always raises a conflict between speedy dispatch and humane slaughter

methods. Britain's FMD crisis in 2001 made that very clear. The

appallingly rough treatment of these chickens, followed by their

probable suffocation or death by heart attacks or the effects of the

lime thrown into the burial pits is a welfare scandal. I am writing

to the relevant ambassadors today " .

 

The rapid growth of intensive animal farms in eastern Asia seems to

be mirrored by the increase in animal diseases such as avian flu

which can infect humans, with deadly results.

 

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*NOTES TO EDITORS

For Betacam or VHS copies of the video " Live Fast, Die Young " about

intensive chicken farming, further information or photographs contact

CIWF's press office on +44 (0)1730 233 904. Out of office hours call

+44 (0) 7960 029713.

 

 

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