French abattoir closed after secret video shows suspected animal cruelty
by Agence France-Presse in Le Vigan from Environment | The Guardian on (#14X8V)
Footage appears to show sheep being thrown against barriers and workers Tasering livestock at organic slaughterhouse
A French abattoir certified as organic has been closed pending an investigation after an animal rights group released a video purportedly showing the abuse of livestock.
L214 published the four-minute video on its website, claiming to have secretly filmed it at the slaughterhouse in Le Vigan in the southern Gard region.
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