German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer plans to introduce mandatory video surveillance in slaughterhouses. Larger facilities above a certain size would be affected, while smaller ones are exempt. The CSU politician views this as a quality mark and promises a draft law soon.
German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer, a CSU politician, told the "Rheinische Post" that he plans mandatory video surveillance in slaughterhouses. "From a certain size, there will be mandatory video surveillance. Smaller slaughter facilities will be exempt," he stated. Until now, it has been voluntary.
Rainer emphasizes that this measure serves as a quality mark for the slaughter operations. "And if there are irregularities, it also helps the local veterinary authorities," he said. He intends to introduce a draft law soon. "The traffic-light government failed at this. We are doing it now," the minister announced.
Additionally, Rainer wants to crack down on illegal puppy trade. "We have to tackle this, this can't go on. It's a scandal that the animals are torn from their mothers too young," he expressed. These announcements aim at better animal welfare, without further details on exact thresholds or timelines.
