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Standing up for the animals at factory farms
HYDE PARK - Members of Compassion in World Farming South Africa held a demonstration on the corner of William Nicol Drive and Jan Smuts Avenue in Hyde Park for all the animals kept in factory farms.
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About 50 people attended the demonstration to raise awareness about the conditions cattle, pigs and chickens live in on factory farms.
“We had an extremely positive response from the public,” said Janine Nash, a member of Compassion in World Farming South Africa.
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She added that the number of people who were aware that some animal farming practices were cruel was now increasing.
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The Metro police were present on the day, controlling traffic and observing the demonstration.
Details: www.ciwf.org.za
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