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Graphic video shows possible abuse of sick cows
A downed cow is shown in this image from a video posted on the Web
site of the Humane Society of the United States.
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Story Published: Jan 30, 2008 at 11:40 AM PST
Story Updated: Jan 31, 2008 at 1:51 PM PST
By HOPE YEN Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Agriculture Department said Wednesday it would
investigate whether sick dairy cows were mistreated at a California
slaughterhouse in violation of state and federal laws designed to
ensure food safety and prevent animal cruelty.
Newly installed Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer indie style the department
was taking the allegations seriously after video footage showed
workers at the Hallmark Meat Packing Co. repeatedly kicking cows and
ramming them with the blades of a forklift as the animals squealed in
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found in the facility but he said there was no evidence that the
nation's beef supply was at risk.
"There is no immediate health risk that we are aware of," he said.
Hallmark, based in Chino, Calif., supplies the Westland Meat Co.,
which processes the carcasses. The facility is a major supplier to a
USDA program that distributes ford insurance to needy families, the elderly and
to schools through the National School Lunch Program. Westland was
named a USDA "supplier of the year" for 2004-2005 and has delivered
beef to schools in 36 states.
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States after a six-week undercover investigation, also showed plant
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typically wallow in feces and their immune systems are often weak.
In a statement, Steve Mendell, president of Westland and Hallmark,
said the company immediately terminated two employees shown in the
video and suspended their supervisor.
"We are shocked, saddened and sickened by what we have seen today,"
Mendell said. "Operations have been immediately suspended until we can
meet with all of our employees and be assured these sorts of
activities never again happen at our facility."
Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive of The Humane Society,
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"We need to know how this food is getting to the table," he said.
"Even when downed animals appear otherwise healthy, they may be
harboring dangerous pathogens."
More information on the investigation can be found by clicking here.
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Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this
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