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Cambodia's tourist hotspot bans dog meat trade

News 5 years ago

Cambodia's tourist hotspot bans dog meat trade

The Cambodian tourist town of Siem Reap has banned the dog meat trade, a victory for animal rights campaigners who describe the area as the "lynchpin" of an industry that slaughters millions of creatures each year.

China dog meat festival goes ahead but virus takes a toll

World 5 years ago

China dog meat festival goes ahead but virus takes a toll

The COVID-19 outbreak appears to have further reduced the appetite for dog meat after the disease was linked to a market in the central city of Wuhan selling animals for food. Amid growing concerns about hygiene, China fast-tracked laws banning the consumption and trade of wildlife.

Vietnam couple detained over killing pet dogs and cats for meat

SE Asia 5 years ago

Vietnam couple detained over killing pet dogs and cats for meat

A couple accused of poisoning dozens of pet dogs and cats in Vietnam have been arrested, state media said Monday, as local authorities clamp down on animal snatchers who sell the meat to food shops and markets.

Rights group welcomes draft rules that could end China dog meat trade

World 5 years ago

Rights group welcomes draft rules that could end China dog meat trade

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs published a list of animals that can be traded for meat Wednesday that included pigs, cows, chickens and sheep, but excluded dogs and cats.

China's Shenzhen bans the eating of cats and dogs after coronavirus

World 5 years ago

China's Shenzhen bans the eating of cats and dogs after coronavirus

The Chinese city of Shenzhen has banned the eating of dogs and cats as part of a wider clampdown on the wildlife trade since the emergence of the new coronavirus.

GrabFood joins Indonesia's digital frontline against exotic meats

Food 6 years ago

GrabFood joins Indonesia's digital frontline against exotic meats

Amid growing calls worldwide to ban the wildlife trade, prompted in part by the zoonotic origin of the novel coronavirus, Grab has joined other digital companies in stepping up the efforts on Indonesian soil.

Central Java governor orders end to monthly slaughter of 13,000 dogs for food

National 6 years ago

Central Java governor orders end to monthly slaughter of 13,000 dogs for food

According to Dog Meat Free Indonesia, about 13,700 dogs are slaughtered every month for sale as food through stalls across Surakarta Raya.

Karanganyar to close all eateries serving dog meat, saving ‘42 dogs a day’

National 6 years ago

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Karanganyar to close all eateries serving dog meat, saving ‘42 dogs a day’

A coalition of animal lovers estimated 13,000 dogs were brought to Greater Surakarta weekly to meet the demand.

Musicians, beauty queen campaign to stop dog meat consumption

National 7 years ago

Musicians, beauty queen campaign to stop dog meat consumption

Yogyakarta has no specific regulation that bans the consumption of dogs.

Hanoi urges residents to stop eating dog meat

SE Asia 7 years ago

Hanoi urges residents to stop eating dog meat

Hanoi officials urged residents on Tuesday to ease off eating dog meat, saying the popular dish is tarnishing the city's image and risks spreading rabies.

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