USA: Animal cruelty investigator says abuse at slaughterhouses is widespread in the industry

‘The Problem is Rampant’

February 4, 2008

Frank Allen, an animal cruelty investigator for Animal Acres in Acton, was not at all surprised to hear about the violations of California’s downed animal law uncovered last week at a meat packing plant in Chino.

Allen said he has investigated stockyards, dairies and livestock auctions in the Chino Valley, uncovering numerous violations and urging officials to enforce the downed animal protection law. He even attempted to get into the Westland/Hallmark Meat Packing Co., but was denied access.

“I was not surprised at all — this problem is rampant. It’s bigger than just one slaughterhouse,” Allen said......

Source: Animal cruelty investigator says abuse at slaughterhouses is widespread in the industry

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