Penalties for Flaws in Poultry Living Quarters
In a recent public panel discussion organised by the Greens, the topic of "Food without animal cruelty?" was brought to the forefront, with animal rights organisation PETA at the centre of the debate. The organisation, along with the Greens, has been accusing a local chicken farmer of violations in animal husbandry for several years.
The most recent case presented to the Public Prosecutor's Office by the local veterinary office, concerning the farmer's practices in chicken keeping, has now been legally concluded. The farmer, who is also a Free Voter city councillor in Ludwigsburg, has publicly addressed the allegations against him for the first time.
PETA used image material from whistleblowers to prove the violation of animal protection in the case. However, the organisation's spokeswoman, Scarlett Treml, denied the farmer's accusation that they had broken into the farmer's stables. Instead, Treml stated that an expert found evidence of cloacal cannibalism on the carcasses, which is an indication of poor animal husbandry.
The search results do not provide the name of the chicken farmer that PETA accused of prolonged animal welfare violations. However, during the public discussion, the farmer admitted to a recent incident where 100 chickens died due to being herded together, causing panic and suffocation.
Despite the farmer's denial, Treml maintained that PETA does not engage in illegal activities or go into stables without permission. The debate serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for animal welfare and the importance of holding farmers accountable for their practices.
