Denmark will ban mink farming

Following the detection of coronavirus mutations in fur minks in Denmark, the country’s authorities decided to ban these types of farms due to the danger of a new epidemic.

Reported by DR.

“Unfortunately, that decision is necessary and I am pleased that the parties have supported it. Now we have to continue negotiations on full compensation for entrepreneurs,” said Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Mogens Jensen.

As a compromise, the country’s authorities proposed to ban animal husbandry. It should be noted that before issuing the order for the destruction of all minks, it was decided to consult with the parties Enhedslisten, Radikale Venstre, SF and Alternativet. Now that the agreement has been endorsed by all parties, the government can issue an order to eradicate the minks and ban the farming business until the end of next year.

The decision on the amount of compensation to farmers is still being made.

Recall that the Danish government has reconsidered its decision to destroy all minks raised in the country due to a new type of Covid-19 identified in them.

As reported by “Strana”, Danish Food Minister Mogens Jensen said that the emergency decision to destroy all minks raised in the country due to a new type of Covid-19 identified in them was wrong. Then, as we reported, 17 million animals were burned.