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Long distance transport under scrutiny at Middle East conference

The recent Middle East Network for Animal Welfare (MENAW) Conference has called on governments and civil society in the region to play their part in ending animal cruelty associated with the long distance transport of animals for slaughter.

A series of recommendations, including working towards alternatives for long distance transport of live animals and improving animal protection laws, was adopted by a majority vote at the Cairo conference in December 2007.

The conference also recommended the implementation of humane methods of animal control as recognised by international animal welfare principles, and for religious authorities to promote and encourage animal welfare through sermons and other religious teaching.

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