Mulesing and Animal Ethics

摘要: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called a ban on mulesing in Australian sheep industry 2004. Mulesing is surgical procedure that removes wool-bearing skin from tail and breech area order to prevent flystrike (cutaneous myiasis). Flystrike occurs when flies lay their eggs soiled areas wool can be fatal host. PETA claimed subjects unnecessary pain suffering took action against resulted number international clothing retailers choosing not use wool. Although agreed phase out 2010, there some uncertainty as whether this deadline will achieved. The changing social ethic towards animal welfare suggests way manages 2010 vital its future survival success. It likely if does cease negative market reaction risk legislation mulesing. To avoid losing control strategy, should ensure phased endorse underpinning change. also educate farmers other stakeholders how create new opportunities