Department of Agriculture to probe Ralphs Meats Co, Seymour, over allegations inhumane treatment of cattle

An investigation has been launched into a Seymour slaughterhouse after footage revealed workers allegedly acting “cruelly” towards cattle.

Cameras illegally installed by activists at Ralphs Meat Co in February show the animals having their throats slit while still conscious.

Footage also reveals cattle being jabbed with electric prodders and being repeatedly hit with metal gates.

Farm Transparency Project activists made a formal complaint to Victoria’s slaughterhouse regulator Primesafe after they viewed the footage.

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