Horrid Abuse filmed at Pig Farm in the Netherlands

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An undercover video surfaced of awful animal cruelty exposed in the pig industry in Gelderland and Noord-Brabant. In the video, piglets are seen suffering in agony as they have their tails clipped, teeth grinded, and are vaccinated and pumped with antibiotics as their mothers lay between sowing stations screaming to help their piglets. Unfortunately, all of these practices are perfectly legal according to the Netherlands Food and product Safety Authority while the Minister of Agriculture said that the video although saddening, was not evidence of abuse.

There was however kicking and punching of pigs as they were moved from different areas which most definitely indicates abuse but the remainder of the horrible things seen on the video are totally commonplace within the pig industry. The undercover "employee" remarked that it was absolutely heart wrenching watching the mother pigs scream in terror trying to help their babies but being unable to move. 

Despite being commonplace and totally legal, the practice of grinding piglets teeth and clipping their tails is abhorrent and most definitely causes them agonizing pain. Also in the video, piglets are seen suffering on the grounds likely dying with no one coming to their rescue. These beautiful babies are treated like absolute garbage as their mothers' watch in horror unable to do anything but watch. 

Pigs are widely regarded as being one of the top 5 smartest animals on the planet ahead of even dogs. They can solve puzzles, recognize their names and people who treat them well, and most assuredly feel pain and fear. The way these animals are treated in the meat industry is shocking, saddening, and unacceptable. 

Look, if it's not in the Netherlands, it's in another country. Animals in the meat industry are abused every single day and as long as people continue to eat meat, they will continue to suffer. The only way to put an end to their suffering is to abandon meat consumption entirely and put an end to factory farming.

Giving up meat 17 years ago was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. I didn't know as much as I know now and I couldn't be more empowered by my decision. Animal agriculture is destroying our environment and torturing animals every single day. If you're a vegetarian or vegan, congratulations for your contributions! If you're someone who eats meat and you're reading this, please consider giving up meat or cutting back on the amount you currently eat. Adopt a meat free Monday ritual or if you're feeling ambitious, cut out meat every other day. Every day without meat is a good day for the environment, the animals, and your health. 

HAPPY VEG