“Today, the government came with the gratifying message that all mink breeding is stopped in 2021. It is an issue that the Environmental Party has fought for hard and long, and it is an important first step in combating the risks and consequences that can be linked to animal industries,” Minister Bolund said in a message on his Facebook page, further noting that Sweden sets higher animal industry demands than in many other countries, while also acknowledging that there’s more work to be done.
“When both humans and animals can be affected by the virus, the situation is serious. The Corona pandemic is not the first time diseases are transported between animals and humans, nor will it be the last,” concluded Bolund, who explained that because of this, it is more important than ever to review animal husbandry policies in the country.
