Colouring chicks is not animal cruelty

Colouring chicks is not animal cruelty

The veterinary services department says checks on the chicks found them to be in good condition, showing no signs of illness or suffering.

Screenshots from a TikTok video claimed cruelty in treatment of chickens at the ongoing Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism 2024 exhibition in Serdang, Selangor.
PUTRAJAYA:
Colouring chicks is not considered an act of animal cruelty as long as the colours and methods used do not pose harm, danger, pain or suffering to the animals, according to the veterinary services department.

In a statement today, it clarified that this was stipulated under Section 29 of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 (Act 772).

Referring to a viral video on TikTok claiming that animals were openly mistreated at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism (Maha) 2024 exhibition, the department said inspections were carried out on the chicks and found them to be in good condition, showing no signs of illness or suffering.

“We have also stationed animal welfare officers to monitor the welfare of all animals involved in Maha2024, which runs from Sept 11 to 22 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS),” the statement read.

According to the department, the exhibitors have adhered to all animal welfare requirements, and the department advised the public to consult veterinary authorities before making any statements that could mislead the community or provoke unnecessary reactions.

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