Ohio dairy farm seeks review of animal welfare group video showing cow abuse - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 05-28-2010, 02:02 AM

http://www.fox8.com/lifestyle/sns-bc...,4690119.story

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio dairy farm has asked veterinarians to independently review an animal rights group's video of cows being punched, kicked and poked with pitchforks.

Conklin Dairy Farms Inc. said in a statement Thursday that the undercover video shot by Mercy For Animals is missing context of how the farm is operated responsibly. The farm in Plain City in central Ohio again condemned the abuse seen in the footage.

The farm did not immediately respond to a message for further comment.

A Conklin farm worker charged with 12 counts of cruelty to animals remained jailed on Thursday after a judge set bond at $100,000.

The farm says it fired 25-year-old Billy Joe Gregg Jr. on Wednesday, the day of his arrest. He returns to court next month to enter a plea.

Marvo301 · 05-28-2010, 02:07 AM

That's disgusting.

catlover79 · 05-28-2010, 02:14 AM

It is not only disgusting, it's heartbreaking. I had to turn away when this was on our local news.

Marvo301 · 05-28-2010, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

It is not only disgusting, it's heartbreaking. I had to turn away when this was on our local news.

I don't blame you. Cruelty to animals is absolutely sickening. Especially when it's domesticated animals who have learned to trust those who are taking care of them. And then to see that trust broken is heartbreaking.

ponytail · 05-28-2010, 06:15 AM

I can't watch the video. It just makes me furious. The place needs to be shut down for good.

spunkygirl · 05-28-2010, 07:32 AM

When it comes to animal abuse I believe in an eye for an eye

robyrob · 05-28-2010, 08:39 AM

i can't watch the video.

psychopaths like that do not belong in society and they need to seriously change animal cruelty laws to keep bad people like that away

OH Nuts! · 05-28-2010, 01:15 PM

It is horrible the way most cows, pigs chickens lambs etc. are treated when they are being bred for slaughter. And then this wanton abuse on top is sickening - I stopped eating red meat (cows, pigs, sheep, buffalo etc.) l ast Sept. and although have been tempted have stayed with it. I still eat chicken, turkey and fish but hope to give up chicken and turkey one day (sadly, I'm such an inveterate carnivore I can't give fowl up yet - although I know they're abused too.) I still get cravings for red meat occasionally but I'm able to ride them out. And to be fair, I'm not doing this solely for ethical reasons but for health reasons as well.

catlover79 · 05-28-2010, 02:06 PM

I have to admit, I am a carnivore - but I can only hope that the meat of the animals I eat was taken humanely. Now this mess at the dairy farm just fills me with questions.

05-28-2010, 02:02 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Ohio dairy farm seeks review of animal welfare group video showing cow abuse http://www.fox8.com/lifestyle/sns-bc...,4690119.story MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio dairy farm has asked veterinarians to independently review an animal rights group's video of cows being punched, kicked and poked with pitchforks. Conklin Dairy Farms Inc. said in a statement Thursday that the undercover video shot by Mercy For Animals is missing context of how the farm is operated responsibly. The farm in Plain City in central Ohio again condemned the abuse seen in the footage. The farm did not immediately respond to a message for further comment. A Conklin farm worker charged with 12 counts of cruelty to animals remained jailed on Thursday after a judge set bond at $100,000. The farm says it fired 25-year-old Billy Joe Gregg Jr. on Wednesday, the day of his arrest. He returns to court next month to enter a plea.
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05-28-2010, 02:07 AM	#2
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05-28-2010, 02:14 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	It is not only disgusting, it's heartbreaking. I had to turn away when this was on our local news.

05-28-2010, 06:15 AM	#5
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I can't watch the video. It just makes me furious. The place needs to be shut down for good.

05-28-2010, 07:32 AM	#6
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	When it comes to animal abuse I believe in an eye for an eye

05-28-2010, 01:15 PM	#8
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	It is horrible the way most cows, pigs chickens lambs etc. are treated when they are being bred for slaughter. And then this wanton abuse on top is sickening - I stopped eating red meat (cows, pigs, sheep, buffalo etc.) l ast Sept. and although have been tempted have stayed with it. I still eat chicken, turkey and fish but hope to give up chicken and turkey one day (sadly, I'm such an inveterate carnivore I can't give fowl up yet - although I know they're abused too.) I still get cravings for red meat occasionally but I'm able to ride them out. And to be fair, I'm not doing this solely for ethical reasons but for health reasons as well.

05-28-2010, 02:06 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I have to admit, I am a carnivore - but I can only hope that the meat of the animals I eat was taken humanely. Now this mess at the dairy farm just fills me with questions.