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Bavarian Police Investigate Lamb Killing Without Stunning

Two men face an animal welfare inquiry under Germany's protection law.

Overview

  • The case in Burglengenfeld, reported Saturday evening, triggered a police probe into an illegal slaughter.
  • Officers found one beheaded lamb and a second animal tied to a fence but still alive.
  • Two suspects aged 40 and 57 told police they killed the lamb without first stunning it.
  • Police say no permit was evident based on initial checks, and the surviving lamb was moved to a safe farm.
  • German law generally requires stunning before slaughter unless authorities grant a specific exemption, which can lead to criminal penalties if ignored.