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California Slaughterhouse Shut Down After Graphic Video of Cow Abuse

HeadlineAug 22, 2012

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has shut down a slaughterhouse in California following the emergence of graphic video showing the flagrant abuse of cows. The animal rights group Compassion Over Killing posted video showing the cows at the Central Valley Meat Company being dragged by one leg on their way to being slaughtered, as well as being electrically prodded and shot in the head.

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