Video shows Aussie cattle abused at slaughterhouses

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DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO IF YOU'RE FAINT OF HEART!!

Source: RawReplay
By David Edwards

Two of Australia’s animal protection organizations joined forces this week to call for an end to the export of live animals to countries that don’t prevent cruelty.

To illustrate their point, Animals Australia and RSPCA Australia presented video of the abuse of five cattle: Brian, Tommy, Bill, Arthur and Dudley.

RSPCA Australia chief scientist Dr. Bidda Jones explained that one steer named Tommy trembled in terror as he was forced to watch other cattle slaughtered.

“Whilst those who care about animals know that they can feel fear and distress, there are some that would like us to believe otherwise,” Jones explained. “Tommy’s story provides indisputable evidence that animals, too, can experience terror and that they are cognisant of what goes on around them.”

Australian broadcaster ABC has an extensive report about cruelty inflicted on animals exported by Australia.

Watch this video from Animals Australia, uploaded to YouTube May 30, 2011

http://www.rawstory.com/rawreplay/2011/05/disturbing-video-reveals-australian-cattle-abused-at-slaughterhouses/

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1. there's no way i'll watch the video -- but recommend. nt

[Deep13]

2. Never heard of Temple Grandin, apparently.

I know this is a touchy subject and would like to see animals protected from distress as much as is practical. Still, I really had to wonder when I read, "cattle abused at slaughterhouses."

[Odin2005]

3. I was just about to post that Grandin should go rip these folks new assholes.

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4. k

thank you for the post.

can't watch though, I've seen too much already.

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5. "...one steer named Tommy trembled in terror..."

But they're just unfeeling animals made to be our MEAT!!! Who cares if they suffer, right?