Illegal slaughterhouse
Hidden camera footage, which shows sheep being brutally slaughtered without stunning, some of whom attempt to escape with their heads half removed, was provided to Victorian MP Andy Meddick in late July 2019 after an anonymous source provided it to the makers of Australian documentary Dominion, Aussie Farms.
Meddick made a formal complaint to Primesafe, the Statutory Authority that regulates the safety of meat, and is calling for the facility to be completely closed down and for those responsible to be prosecuted.
Meddick also says the release of this footage could not have come at a more crucial time, as it shows the importance of the work animal activists do, yet a parliamentary inquiry is being held in Victoria which could potentially increase penalties for whistleblowers.
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No charges over backyard slaughterhouse in Koo Wee Rup
Sunday 27 Sep 2020 by
No charges will be laid against the operators of a backyard slaughterhouse at Koo Wee Rup after the Agriculture Department closed its investigation into reports of cruelty and biohazard breaches. Read more >
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Cruelty, biohazard concerns raised over backyard slaughterhouse
Sunday 9 Aug 2020 by
A backyard slaughterhouse operating on the outskirts of Melbourne has sparked fears of cruel practices and potential COVID-19 outbreak after undercover footage surfaced of sheep being butchered inside a garage. Read more >
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Illegal slaughterhouse exposed
Friday 2 Aug 2019 by
An alleged illegal slaughterhouse operating in Kooweerup has been discovered, with footage emerging of reported animal cruelty. Read more >
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Sheep 'brutally' slaughtered in Vic shed
Friday 2 Aug 2019 by
Distressing footage of sheep being slaughtered in a Victorian shed has sparked investigations into claims of animal cruelty. Read more >
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Probe into 'brutal' illegal abattoir after film shows cruel treatment
Friday 2 Aug 2019 by
An alleged illegal abattoir is being investigated following claims of sheep being slaughtered inhumanely. Read more >
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Probe into alleged illegal Victorian abattoir
Friday 2 Aug 2019 by
Victorian authorities are probing allegations of illegal livestock slaughter in South Gippsland. Read more >
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Video footage allegedly reveals animal cruelty at illegal abattoir near Melbourne
Friday 2 Aug 2019 by
Agriculture Victoria is investigating an alleged illegal abattoir operating on the outskirts of Melbourne, after receiving graphic video of sheep being slaughtered without being stunned. Read more >
