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Article: NOT SO BOOTIFUL, IS IT MR MATTHEWS?; Cruelty at turkey farm.(News)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- December 15, 2000
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Byline: JEREMY ARMSTRONG
TURKEYS at a Bernard Matthews farm were found lying dead by undercover investigators while others had festering wounds.
One was filmed with what appeared to be a horrendous growth over one eye.
Hundreds of turkeys fattened for Christmas were seen milling around rotten carcasses, occasionally pecking at the bodies.
Others were barely able to move, their legs damaged, broken or misshapen, on filth-covered floors.
Last night campaigners called on Agriculture Minister Nick Brown to investigate the harrowing ...