Mulesing (English) or mulesing (after John WH Mules) is the Removing the skin around the tail of sheep without anesthesia It is a procedure used in Australia and New Zealand to prevent infestation with fly maggots (myiasis). Mulesing is a controversial practice about which there are many different opinions. According to the National Farmers Federation, it is the most effective way to minimize the risk of myiasis, which would otherwise kill 3,000,000 sheep every year. The animal rights organization PETA is strictly against mulesing, as it is a cruel and painful practice.
At LANIUS we clearly distance ourselves from this method and only use mulesing-free wool .
