Maul and claw disease in Brandenburg: factory farming under criticism!

Maul and claw disease in Brandenburg: factory farming under criticism!

The outbreak of the mouth and claw disease (MKS) in Brandenburg ensures a storm of discussions about factory farming in Germany. The criticism of animal welfare organizations particularly affects the conditions in so -called factory farming, in which animals are kept in high stocks and density. Thomas Schröder, President of the Animal Welfare Association, made it clear that such forms of husbandry significantly increase the risk of an outbreak of epidemics, and demands a serious debate about minor stocks and sustainable forms of husbandry. These changes are urgently necessary to strengthen the resilience of animals and to promote their health, as shown in a current report by the organic agricultural and nature conservation organizations. Analyzes show that breeding creates unnatural keeping conditions for maximum performance, which significantly impair the well -being of the animals, which in turn promotes susceptibility to diseases, RBB24.

origin and effects of the MKS outbreak

The MKS outbreak originated in a small water buffalo in Hönow, which shows that the disease cannot only be associated with factory farming. However, 600 animals in the area had had to be killed in the area since January 10, to prevent further spread. Benedikt Kaufer from the Free University of Berlin emphasizes the importance of effective organic security measures in the companies, which are often more important than the size of the stocks. Larger companies can better pay attention to hygiene and security, while smaller companies often do not have the necessary resources, Kaufer continues.

The economic consequences are also added: many countries, including South Korea, immediately stopped importing meat from Germany, which could lead to drastic loss of sales. Farmers' President Joachim Rukwied expects losses in a three -digit millions of millions for the industry, which depends heavily on the export. These developments also focus on the enormous risks of global trade - the dependence on international markets could lead to more economical damage in the long term.

Society is required to deal more intensively with the question of whether our animals are kept in a way that meets their needs. Initiatives to improve animal husbandry are required to ensure both ethics and health of the animals, as the Thünen Institute has explained.

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