Pig breeder investigated over animal abuse claims

A prominent Scottish pig producer is facing an investigation following the release of an undercover video made by an Animal Equality UK activist apparently posing as a worker.

Ewan Pate
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Pig breeder investigated over animal abuse claims

A prominent Scottish pig producer is facing an investigation following the release of an undercover video made by an Animal Equality UK activist apparently posing as a worker. Philip Sleigh, of Aberdeenshire...

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