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Livestock Bill sparks debate over meat, faith, and animal welfare

Dec 02, 2025 4 mins read
Livestock Bill sparks debate over meat, faith, and animal welfare

The third reading of the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025 at the National Assembly yesterday ignited a heated debate over meat production and consumption vis-à-vis the country’s Buddhist ethos of protecting the welfare of all sentient beings, including animals.

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