MPI finds concerning instances in sheep shearing investigation

Friday 17 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 17 Jan 2025, 8:16pm

In this story Ministry for Primary Industries, PETA

The Ministry for Primary Industries has completed the first phase of an investigation into alleged animal welfare breaches. After reviewing 235 video files provided by PETA, officials identified several very concerning instances regarding the treatment of sheep at farms and shearing sheds supplying ZQ-certified wool.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 17 Jan 2025, 2:07pm

   'Very concerning' finds in animal welfare probe (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via StuffFri 17 Jan 2025, 3:19pm

   Some 'very concerning' instances on PETA sheep shearing video, MPI says (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 17 Jan 2025, 8:16pm

   Shearing shed sheep cruelty footage 'very concerning' - MPI (opens in new tab)