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PRO/AH> Anthrax – Russia (13): (YN) human, reindeer, cull proposed
Anthrax -- RussiaA region in Russia is to slaughter a quarter of a million reindeer by Christmas because it has "too many animals." The current population of 730 000 is "unsustainable" and risks new outbreaks of deadly anthrax disease unless there is a rapid cull, say officials in the region of Yamelo-Nenets.The reindeer will be electrocuted by a high voltage charge to the forehead to immobilise them before their antlers are removed, and their throats slit. Blood is often drained from the animals Read more [...]
