Horrific video secretly filmed inside Strath Meats Abattoir. The footage revealed evidence of animal cruelty, including pigs drowning in scalding water and sheep being slammed into the ground.
BENJAMIN WEIR: ‘A group of animal welfare activists who forced a Strathalbyn abattoir into shutdown by climbing on to its roof have ended their peaceful protest. More than 20 activists climbed a ladder to get on to the roof just before sunrise. Police spent Friday negotiating with the group, who were protesting Strath Meats because of its links to animal cruelty. Following the negotiations, a lamb was handed over to the protesters, who then climbed down from the roof.
Police reported 23 of the activists for criminal trespass. They will be summonsed to appear in the Mount Barker Magistrates Court at a later date. Aussie Farms spokesman Chris Delforce said Strath Meats Abattoir is one of 19 facilities exposed by hidden cameras for animal cruelty since 2011… In August, The Sunday Mail obtained horrific video secretly filmed inside Strath Meats Abattoir. The footage revealed evidence of animal cruelty, including pigs drowning in scalding water and sheep being slammed into the ground’. SOURCE…
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