Animal Welfare Concerns Over Blood Collection from Mares
A new study highlights fear and stress in mares during blood collection, prompting animal welfare groups to demand a review of permits for companies involved in the practice.
Background
The use of Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG) in livestock farming is a long-standing practice, particularly in Europe and South America. Animal welfare organizations have consistently raised concerns about the methods used to collect blood from pregnant mares for PMSG production, citing ethical issues and potential harm to the animals.
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Animal welfare concerns raised over blood collection from mares
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoAnimal welfare organizations are urging a re-evaluation of permits for blood collection from mares, citing new scientific findings that indicate distress in the animals.
Animal Welfare Concerns Raised Over Blood Collection from Mares
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoAnimal welfare advocates are urging authorities to re-evaluate permits for blood collection from mares based on new scientific findings indicating animal distress.
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