The slaughter in laying hen farms of millions of male chicks, deemed unproductive, will be banned in Germany from 2022, according to a bill presented on Wednesday by the government which presents itself as a pioneer on this issue.
"
We are the first in the world to take such clear measures
", welcomed the Minister of Agriculture Julia Klöckner, referring to the end of an "
unethical practice
" as well as "
a significant step forward. for the welfare of animals
”.
