1. Urban planning and environmental protection requirements: In order to maintain urban environmental sanitation and reduce the impact of animal odor and excrement on the urban environment, many cities will restrict or prohibit the trading and sales of live birds. This is also a possible reason why there are no live chickens and ducks for sale in Beijing.
2. Public health and food safety: Considering public health and food safety issues, the government may restrict or prohibit the trading and sale of live poultry to prevent the spread of diseases such as bird flu and animal cruelty. At the same time, in order to avoid food safety problems such as salmonella in poultry, the government may take measures to restrict or prohibit the trading and sales of live poultry.
3. Economic benefits: For merchants, selling live birds can get higher profits, because live birds can sell at higher prices. However, for the government, selling live birds may bring about problems in animal welfare and public health. Therefore, the government can take measures to restrict or prohibit the trade and sale of live birds to protect public health and welfare.
It should be noted that although there are no live chickens and ducks for sale in Beijing, consumers can still buy all kinds of meat products, including chickens and ducks. These products can meet the needs of consumers after slaughter, processing and packaging.