Indonesian province bans eating dog meat: report
- More than 13,000 dogs are slaughtered every month in Central Java, according to animal welfare group Dog Meat Free Indonesia
- Now, Governor Ganjar Pranowo wants people to eat beef or chicken instead, saying the meat tastes better
An Indonesian province has banned the consumption of dog meat following pressure from animal rights activists, according to reports.
Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo made the order after meeting with representatives from animal welfare NGO Dog Meat Free Indonesia on Tuesday, said English-language newspaper The Jakarta Post.
“Just consume meats that are meant to be consumed. Beef and chicken meat taste better,” Ganjar was quoted as saying in the report.
The governor pointed to a law from 2012 that he said “clearly prohibits” the consumption of dog meat, as canines were not recognised as a legitimate food source.
More than 13,000 dogs are slaughtered every month to be sold at food stalls across the municipality of Surakarta, in Central Java, according to Dog Meat Free Indonesia.