Why Egypt's plans to export critters have sparked controversy | Nature

They fear that animals can be slaughtered and become food in the countries of destination.

Egyptian footballer Mo Salah, Liverpool's right foot player, is one of those who opposed these plans.

"Cats and dogs will not be exported anywhere, it will not happen and it can not happen," he said in his personal Twitter account.

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– November 26, 2018

The tweet has generated thousands of comments from other users, who also criticized the plans.

Authorities deny intention to send animals to other countries and point out that they "Only grant export licenses to allow others to do so."

But a spokesman for the Egyptian government said that dogs and cats are vaccines and that 39. They would be exported "in accordance with legal procedures."

The country's Ministry of Health reported that 65 people died after being bitten by sheep dogs.