Pig abattoir stops operations amidst examination into ‘serious and troubling’ accusations

Warning: This story contains content that may distress some readers.  A pig abattoir has ceased operations amid a formal investigation into “serious and disturbing allegations” of mistreatment of animals, including one pig having its testicles torn off by machinery. Key points:Footage captured at a Melbourne abattoir shows pigs being struck with paddles, and body parts…