The bodies of the felines were found at a slaughterhouse in Dong Thap province in the Mekong Delta, together with 480 live animals.
The bodies of the felines were found at a slaughterhouse in Dong Thap province in the Mekong Delta on Thursday, together with 480 live animals, according to the official provincial newspaper.Some in Vietnam believe that extracts from cat bones can help cure conditions such as asthma and osteoporosis.
It is estimated that up to a million cats fall victim to the illegal wildlife trade every year in Vietnam, according to animal welfare organisation Four Paws International. Consumption of dogs and cats is legal in the country. Many restaurants serve the meat but need certificates to show the origin of the animals.
The slaughterhouse in Dong Thap failed to provide paperwork authorising the killings and detailing traceability.The traditional medicine industry is a major driver of the illegal wildlife trade in Asia, and Vietnam is both a consumption and transport hub.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Flower tour offers knowledge in an aromatic atmosphereHANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Flowers have played an important part of everyday traditions in Hanoi in particular and Vietnam in general.
Read more »
Vietnam jails S. Koreans for people smuggling during pandemicHANOI (AFP): Vietnam has jailed four South Korean men for smuggling people into the country during the Covid-19 pandemic, police said Thursday (Feb 16).
Read more »
Maritim Malaysia Kelantan lupus bot Vietnam ceroboh perairan negaraKOTA BHARU: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (Maritim Malaysia) Kelantan melupuskan sebanyak tujuh buah bot nelayan asing Vietnam yang dilucut hak oleh mahkamah dengan menenggelamkan bot-bot tersebut untuk dijadikan tukun tiruan di lokasi 9.8 kilometer dari Kuala Besar dekat Kota Bharu, semalam.
Read more »
Man arrested, drugs worth RM452,000 seizedKUALA LUMPUR: Police here arrested a man and seized drugs valued at RM452,000 in separate raids in the city on Tuesday (Feb 14).
Read more »
Domestic Trade Ministry seizes fake spare parts worth over RM240,000PUTRAJAYA: An investigation into possible power abuse in connection with the National Immigration System (NIISe) has found that the committee which endorsed the company for the project did not fully determine if it is capable of undertaking the job.
Read more »
Tular video lelaki disamun selepas keluar bank, rugi RM150,000Susulan kejadian tersebut, tular sebuah video di laman media sosial memaparkan kejadian terbabit yang menunjukkan seorang lelaki terbaring di lokasi berkenaan.
Read more »