Hallmark Meat Packing shut down - cruelty to dairy cows - Humane Society

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Federal Action Came in Response to HSUS Investigation Revealing Cruelty to Downed Dairy Cows

The Humane Society of the United States commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its announcement last evening that it has pulled its inspectors and shut down the cattle slaughter plant that was the subject of a long-term HSUS undercover investigation.

"The cruelty we uncovered at the Hallmark slaughter plant was appalling and unacceptable, and USDA has rightly put a stop to operations at this facility," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. "Our nation should have a zero tolerance policy for cruelty to farm animals and especially for the slaughter of downed cows, who are sick or injured and unable to walk."

Hallmark voluntarily suspended operations after the release of HSUS' investigative results, but the action by USDA removes any discretionary action by this company.


Video footage from the HSUS investigation is available at humanesociety.org. Media outlets can download B-roll and soundbites at http://video.hsus.org.

http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/usda_action_shuts_hallmark_westland_plant_downer_.html

[flvegan]

1. Bring on the criminal charges!!

Hey Hallmark...

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2. Yes

Thanks to Humane Society. They do great work.