Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 Thailand to Put Bite Into Dog Meat Laws http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/21276/story.htm -- BANGKOK - After decades of unregulated trade in dog meat, Thailand is looking to impose controls to curb the spread of disease and fend off criticism from animal lovers, an official says. A new law will require the issuing of licenses for the transport and slaughter of dogs, Department of Livestock Development chief Yukol Limlamthong told Reuters yesterday. " The new law won't ban the trade, but control the spread of diseases, " he said. " We would prefer people saw dogs as cute animals rather than a type of consumable meat. " Yukol said the legislation was expected to come into force in the next few months, and would only need approval from a cabinet minister, not parliament. Dog meat has been a delicacy in some parts of Thailand for generations. Its flesh and some organs are also exported for various uses, including drum tops and golf gloves. Most dog meat in Thailand comes from domestic pets kept in villages, mainly in the northeast of the country. Animal rights activists estimate at least 500 dogs are slaughtered every week for meat and other purposes. Story 24/6/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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