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France livestock: Drought forces cattle slaughter and welfare seizure
In Ille-et-Vilaine, France, dairy farmer Frédéric Poulaud has been forced to send healthy cows to the slaughterhouse due to severe drought and heatwaves. The lack of grazing land and a 40% reduction in forage compared to previous years have depleted winter food stocks, forcing the farmer to seek additional funding to cover rising costs.
Separately, in the Orne region, state services conducted a seizure of approximately 40 cattle in St-Martin-d'Ecublei following long-standing concerns regarding animal welfare. During the operation, a veterinary services agent was injured by a bull, sustaining broken ribs and a broken collarbone.
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Frédéric Poulaud · Ille-et-Vilaine · Orne · St-Martin-d'Ecublei
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Frédéric Poulaud stated he had no choice but to send healthy cows to the slaughterhouse due to food shortages. www.dna.fr · www.estrepublicain.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The estimated cost for additional feed and resources is between 20,000 and 25,000 euros. www.dna.fr · www.estrepublicain.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The farmer reported a 40% reduction in forage compared to previous years due to heatwaves and drought. www.dna.fr · www.estrepublicain.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr