In its latest petition the company outlines the disease, deformities and genetic defects caused by in-breeding, such as being born without eyes.
The CTC has claimed that turtle breeding on the farm is essential due to demand for turtle meat by residents and local restaurants. Telegraph Travel also contacted the CTC and officials from the Cayman Islands government, including the department of environmental health, for a comment on the alleged mistreatment. Responding on behalf of both parties, the Cayman Islands government states: CTC and its contributions to its core missions of education on and conservation of sea turtles.
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He went on to say: But the Cayman Islands Ministry of Tourism argues: But Mr Bodden refutes this: CTC follows a rigorous Pre-Release Protocol under the direct supervision of a qualified, experienced veterinarian. The protocol includes among other things, a lengthy quarantine period, close clinical observations, testing, and vaccination.
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Concerns over hazards to humans have also been raised. In , it was reported that 1, turtles died due to Clostridium, the bacteria that can cause botulism, tetanus and other potentially serious health problems. The racing industry is huge; approximately 15, thoroughbred foals are bred each year, with about the same number bred overseas.
Training begins at two years, which is a risk in itself. Those thought to have potential are often subjected to gruelling training regimes, which can mean physical and mental injuries.
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In the races themselves, whips are still used, and the risk of fatal injury is high. Most racing horses are individually stabled for much of the day, which isolates them socially, and inhibits environmental stimulation.
Some stabled horses resort to crib-biting biting on fixed objects, then pulling back, causing a condition called wind-sucking and self-mutilation, both indicative of stress. Horses are fed grain during training, which often leads to gastric ulcers.
One study found that 89 per cent of race horses at Randwick had stomach ulcers. There is no reason to assume the number would be lower in Victorian racing stables.
Racing is profit driven; horses that do not make the grade ie are too slow and therefore not profitable are usually sent to slaughterhouses, either to local ones to become pet food, or to two horse abattoirs where they are killed, and exported overseas tonnes a year to Japan and Europe, for human consumption. According to Animals Australia, over 25, horses per year are killed.
The cruel irony of this is that a horrific outcome of racing is the medical condition EIPD: