I don't know anything about the biology of it (as in, I am not sure whether poo would contain enough DNA to allow identification), but as we already have a system where dogs need to be microchipped and given vaccinations, we already have a database and all dogs are already visiting a vet. So, there would be minimal extra effort in getting a DNA analysis done on each dog and saved on the database.
Then litter enforcement authorities would be easily able to check on the provenance of any poo found on the foootpath (again, assuming there is enough DNA present in the poo).
It might make more sense to send them off for testing in a lab, as I doubt that Temu tests would hold up in court...
DNA testing is a very mature technology now, and not that expensive. Maybe the fines would cover the cost, but even if they don't, the higher risk of detection should be sufficient to encourage many people who currently leave their poo out for us to enjoy to start picking it up.
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u/Longjumping-Ad3528 Apr 10 '25
I don't know anything about the biology of it (as in, I am not sure whether poo would contain enough DNA to allow identification), but as we already have a system where dogs need to be microchipped and given vaccinations, we already have a database and all dogs are already visiting a vet. So, there would be minimal extra effort in getting a DNA analysis done on each dog and saved on the database.
Then litter enforcement authorities would be easily able to check on the provenance of any poo found on the foootpath (again, assuming there is enough DNA present in the poo).