AN OVERVIEW OF WORLDWIDE CRUELTY TO ANIMALS 1585 animals slaughtered per second Pigs in The Netherlands (Pigs Killed By Swines) THE GREATEST KILLING OF ANIMALS IN HISTORY Millions of pigs were slaughtered in The Netherlands (more than 10 million, source: Most pigs (about 9 million) were healthy. About 700.000 pigs suffered from the disease of classical swine fever (Dutch: varkenspest). Classical swine fever is according to most experts especially the result of overcrowded pigsties. In intensive agriculture industry sows are chained to the ground during their entire life or they are confined to such a small space making it impossible for them to move or turn. In the summer farmers wanted more pigs, but there wasnt enough space to keep them and the transport of pigs was prohibited. The vets killed the little, healthy and playing piglets (three to six weeks old), squirting their hearts. Up to the first of 2,5 million healthy piglets were killed (Dutch TV News, Live pigs are transported throughout Europe. A lot of pigs get wounded or die during transport. Often there happen accidents. photo1 photo2 It seems that the English people do not want Dutch pork any longer, because Dutch animals live in appalling conditions. Hens, chickens in Europe 250 million hens in Europe live in coops measuring 45 by 45 cm. It is hardly possible for them to move. The European Community wants the coops to measure 45 cm by 80 cm. Only the European ministers have to give the green light. A hen is about 24 to 30 centimeters. One square meter contains 24 chickens, soon 21 once the new law is adopted. Hens eat a lot of antibiotics to make them grow faster and their beaks are cut. (See also bacteria and antibiotics) Hens, chickens in Asia In South-Korea million chickens were slaughtered following the outbreak of a new influenza virus. Cows in Great Britain A lot of cows suffer from the disease Bovine Spongiforme Encefalopathie (BSE). Humans can also contract this disease even years after having eaten the contaminated beef. The British Government has tried to cover up the facts about the disease but now an epidemic in humans is to be feared. 170.000 cows have contracted this disease and died. 23 British people died as a result of the human variant of BSE: Creutzfeld-Jacob. It is forbidden to export British beef but the beef manages to find its way to the markets in spite of the ban. Horses in Liverpool, Great Britain Three horses died during the Grand National horse races on 6 April 1998. The race is also called the Killing Fields. One horse broke its leg and had to be slaughtered. In many countries horse races also result in a number of dead or injured horses The Japanese kill 540 whales on a yearly basis and Norway has doubled its catch. Also Iceland and South-Korea are known to kill whales. They say it is necessary for science, however most whales will be eaten by people. A lot of whales die in fishing nets, because of the stress resulting from pursuits by tourist boots and accidents with these boots. Bears and dogs in Pakistan In villages in the south of Pakistan people like to watch fights between dogs and bears. Before the fight the bears nails and teeth are extracted. The spectators (sometimes 10.000) like to see the dogs (pitbull terriers) win. Both animals sustain injuries from the fight. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is trying to stop this cruelty to animals. Photographs are expected soon. (Edition of the Nieuwsblad van het Noorden, Bulls in Brazil In Brazil a lot of bulls suffer death by torture during Easter time according to WSPA. Bulls are driven into the streets of 23 places along the coast of the Santa Catarina region. The spectators beat and prick the bulls with sticks and knives, throw pepper in their eyes and destroy their horns, break their bones and stick out their eyes. Bacteria and antibiotics A lot of bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics. This conclusion was drawn by the commission for Scientific and Technology of the House of Lords in England. They conclude: This research has been an alarming experience that has convinced us that resistance to antibiotics is one of the greatest threats to public health. Cattle receive a lot of antibiotics to prevent infection and to grow faster. That is the reason why bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics. It is necessary for cattle not to receive antibiotics which are meant for humans, according to Dr. Prof. J. Verhoef of the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands Europes forests Denmark rates lowest of 15 European countries as concerns the upkeep of its forests. Switzerland is the best. The Netherlands ranks eleventh. Hunting in France In France migratory birds are shot. In the summer of 1998 the French government extented the duration of the hunting season. Now migratory birds can be shot from the skies from 14 July to 28 February. With this decision the French government ignores the rules of the European Community. Chickens in The Netherlands The new Dutch government intends to limit the number of chickens to 92 million. In the Netherlands about 90 million hens without beaks - after being docked- are kept in small coops. They move with difficulty as they have to stand and walk on grids all day long. Their Karma will arrive soon ...Blessed Be
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