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Stop the Cruelty Behind Pork: Groups urge the end of live pig auctions
Taiwan's live pig auction system subjects the animals to extreme cruelty and abuse. The brutal mistreatment endured by approximately 6 million pigs annually in Taiwan before slaughter, including violent electric shocks, whippings, metal branding, and hooking of the snout or dragging by the anus while the animals are still alive.
EAST urges phase-out of live pig auctions in Taiwan
Currently, most pork consumption in Taiwan involves the live auction of pigs. This outdated system poses serious animal welfare concerns and hinders the modernization of Taiwan’s pork industry. The severe stress experienced by these animals can adversely affect meat quality, pose food safety risks, and remove incentives for farmers to adopt better farming practices.
Stop the Cruelty Behind Pork: Groups urge the end of live pig auctions
Taiwan's live pig auction system subjects the animals to extreme cruelty and abuse. The brutal mistreatment endured by approximately 6 million pigs annually in Taiwan before slaughter, including violent electric shocks, whippings, metal branding, and hooking of the snout or dragging by the anus while the animals are still alive.
EAST urges phase-out of live pig auctions in Taiwan
Currently, most pork consumption in Taiwan involves the live auction of pigs. This outdated system poses serious animal welfare concerns and hinders the modernization of Taiwan’s pork industry. The severe stress experienced by these animals can adversely affect meat quality, pose food safety risks, and remove incentives for farmers to adopt better farming practices.
