dogmeat slaughterhouse Greenbay ,long and OT for some

[Guest guest]

This letter is not intended to offend, dispute, or in anyway imply that the

USA does not have issues regarding Animal Welfare that need to be addressed.

It is only my intention to give information, and to help with questions and

or answers regarding these issues in whatever way I can .

This is a reply I rec'd., to my inquiry about the rumor of a dogmeat

slaughter house in Greenbay Wisconsin. It is not really an adequate answer,

to the concern of many. And

will need to be pursued.

However, I believe that this " slaughterhouse " , if indeed it does exist,

would not be the typical processing plant seen in the USA for slaughter and

processing. They are huge plants, usually very out in the open, and obvious.

My guess is that if this place does exist, it is more of a backyard, family,

" mom-pop " operation, that few if any are aware of. Our federal laws

regarding the processing of animals for food, are governed by the

USDA,(United States Dept. of Agriculture). It would be illegal to run a

business processing food products for human consumption without a USDA

license, and inspection of your business by USDA officers. Albeit, USDA is

not always as thorough as we would like, and things do happen that should

not, it is certainly not a perfect system.

However, since it is ilegal to use dogs or cats for fur, I am reasonably

sure it is also illegal to consume them. I am not sure,(have been unable to

find specific federal law),

the USDA website is huge, very technical, and difficult to interpetate. I do

know that some states forbid the use of dogs/cats for consumption. So I am

sure there is a federal law regarding this somewhere, because many state

laws are in place because of federal rulings.

The other issue is this, there are various rumors circulating about the

treatment of livestock in the USA, bear in mind that many of these are

indeed just rumors. I live in an area where cattle, hogs, sheep, etc. are

raised for meat and by-products. I can assure you that most of these

ranchers, and the processing plants that the animals are sent to ,try to

treat, and care for the animals as best as possible. It is after all a

business, and if the animals were not cared for, well fed, or were allowed

to sicken it would be money out of the ranchers pocket. There are of course

exceptions to every rule. Typically here in the USA, when abuses are found

out, they are addressed with severe punishment, fines and even closures of

plants that process. Transportation of, and slaughtering is a continuing

concern to all who care about the humane treatment of any animals. It is,

and will be a continuing issue until more laws are in place to protect the

animals. None of which will happen overnight.

I would also like to suggest, that many of thes rumors, are possibly started

by people in Asian,as well as USAand other countries, that are offended by

the letters, and activity of Animal Welfare people, intervening to stop the

inhumane treatment of animals in those countries.

I would ask that when posts are made regarding these issues in the USA that

research be done,and information regarding location, names of offenders,

district attorney/county attorneys, where possible be given. I am including

a link to one of the USDA websites pages with information on animal welfare,

for any who are interested in researching USA laws regarding these issues.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/legislat/usdaleg1.htm

 

The letter from Greenbay WI, mayors office follows my signature. You may

wish to write to the person, " Dave Nenning " in the from line under the

Original message line, if you have any more questions about a dog slaughter

house in Greenbay Wisconsin, and or the laws governing consumption of them

in Wisconsin.I am also including a link to the Wisconsin state website,

which has links to all of its government agencies if any would care to

research Wisconsin laws regarding this issue. http://badger.state.wi.us/

 

Fran,<rk41304

http://www.hua.org/

 

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" Dave Nennig " <DaveNe

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Monday, November 20, 2000 8:24 AM

dogmeat slaughterhouse

 

 

Peaches:

 

In response to your question, we have no knowledge of such a

slaughterhouse.

 

Dave Nennig

Assistant to the Mayor & Council