Breaking News: Slaughterhouse Suspended for Torturing Babies

catelli 1.jpgA new investigation by The Humane Society of the United States has uncovered appaling animal abuse at Catelli Bros., a calf slaughterhouse in New Jersey. The USDA suspended operations at the facility after reviewing hidden-camera footage showing sick and injured “downer” calves being kicked, shocked, lifted by their tails and ears, and dragged by chains in an effort to get them to the kill floor.

Although it is illegal under federal law to slaughter adult downer cattle, there is no such legal protection for calves who are often killed for veal in some of the most horrific ways imaginable. This legal loophole means that countless baby animals are routinely tortured in some of the most unconscionable ways imaginable before they are killed for veal. Concerned citizens are encouraged to contact the USDA to urge them to close this loophole and protect baby calves from such needless suffering. Click here to take action.

Watch the shocking undercover video footage here:

 

Sadly, this type of cruelty and violence runs rampant in the animal agriculture industry. MFA’s own investigations at Buckeye Veal Farm in Ohio and E6 Cattle Company in Texas documented stomach-churning animal abuse, including baby calves chained by their necks inside tiny crates unable to turn around, and workers bashing in having their skulls with pickaxes and sledgehammers.

These horrors will continue as long as consumers support the animal agriculture industry by buying meat, dairy or eggs. The best way for people to help end the blatant abuse of animals is to adopt a humane vegan diet. Visit ChooseVeg.com to learn more.