Why Was Periodic Culling Not Considered If Chickens Were A Threat?

CHICKEN CULLING

There are excellent points raised in this letter.

When approaching animal management situations, options other than culling, such as relocation or humane population control, should always be considered first. Since the chickens were culled, many residents from the area (as well as others around the country) have voiced their dismay and disappointment at the decision, as it appears members of the community had developed an affinity for the animals. These residents, if engaged and mobilised, might have found a humane alternative to culling.

The SPCA is equally disappointed with the decision to cull the chickens.

The huge outpouring of support for the chickens we have seen over the past couple of weeks are a great sign that our society is progressing towards one where all creatures great and small are treated with kindness and respect.



I refer to the letter �Free-roaming chickens culled for public health reasons, not noise� (Feb 14). It said that the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority has a responsibility to ensure that Singapore is free from associated animal and plant diseases that pose a threat to public health. It added that c…

Source: http://www.todayonline.com/voices/why-was-periodic-culling-n..

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Singapore) is the first registered animal welfare organisation in Singapore. The two main objectives of SPCA Singapore are: to promote kindness to animals and birds, and to prevent cruelty to animals and birds.

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