04-28-2014, 04:31 AM
Thanks for the link, Noble Knight. Thankfully artificial insemination of sheep is still rare in France (although sadly routine with bulls/cows). But judging by the webpage you gave this practice seems to be common in some countries.
As for mulesing, this is a cruel and unnecessary procedure. In the UK, farmers are not allowed to perform this, as it classed as a vetinary intervention. I have not heard of it being done in France. But in Australia this painful procedure seems to be common. Very sad. There are plenty of treatments to prevent sheep getting fly strike, without the need for such inhumane practices.
There is another instructive page here: https://www.vegsoc.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=543
As for mulesing, this is a cruel and unnecessary procedure. In the UK, farmers are not allowed to perform this, as it classed as a vetinary intervention. I have not heard of it being done in France. But in Australia this painful procedure seems to be common. Very sad. There are plenty of treatments to prevent sheep getting fly strike, without the need for such inhumane practices.
There is another instructive page here: https://www.vegsoc.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=543
