"There is no doubt that there is increasing national dialogue," said Erica Meier, executive director of Compassion over Killing. "But when you look at the undercover footage coming out, it's evident that animal cruelty remains a standard practice in the chicken industry."
Date: Aug 11, 2016
Category: Business
Source: Google
USDA closes troubled Central Valley slaughterhouse over cleanliness
This facility has a history of rampant animal abuse, so its not surprising that its also having issues with unsanitary conditions, said Erica Meier, executive director of Compassion Over Killing.
the plant for a week this month after an undercover video shot by Compassion Over Killing showed downed animals being repeatedly kicked, shocked, shot and pulled by the tails by workers trying to get them to stand. Executive Director Erica Meier said she is unsure what to make of the USDA's decision.