Projections by political polling organization gfs.bern indicate 71% of voters cast their ballot against the proposal by animal rights activists to extend nationwide a system already in place in Zurich since 1992, SF1 reported.
"The Swiss people have clearly said our animal protection laws are so good we don't need animal lawyers," said Jakob Buechler, a lawmaker for the centrist Christian People's Party.
Switzerland tightened its animal protection laws two years ago and now has among the strictest rules anywhere when it comes to caring for pets and farm animals. Pigs, budgies, goldfish and other social animals cannot be kept alone; horses and cows must have regular exercise outside their stalls; and dog owners have to take a training course to learn how to properly look after their pets. More...
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