A cheap source of protein, dog meat is still eaten in several Asian countries from China and South Korea to Vietnam and non-Muslim communities in Indonesia. AdvertisementSPECIAL MEATBut the brutal trade has flown under the radar in Cambodia where new research shows a thriving business involving roving dog catchers, unlicensed slaughterhouses and many restaurants in cities selling so-called "special meat". Researchers say the dog meat trade is a public health crisis because it carries potentially infected animals all over the country. But the Cambodian dog trade is hands on. Next to his dog cage in Takeo, Khieu Chan spoke about meeting Four Paws during their investigation of the trade.

Source: Daily Nation November 11, 2019 13:28 UTC