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Should children learn about animal slaughtering?

A primary school in the UK has sparked outrage among animal welfare activists after revealing pla...

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10.02 1 May 2019


Should children learn about animal slaughtering?


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10.02 1 May 2019


A primary school in the UK has sparked outrage among animal welfare activists after revealing plans to slaughter the pet pigs kept on its farm and sell the meat to teach pupils about the food chain.

Is it an important lesson for children to learn? Joining Newstalk Breakfast to debate the issue is Roy Gallie, Vice Chairman of IFA Pigs Committee and  John Carmody, Founder of Animal Rights Action Network


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Animal Welfare Food Chain Founder Of Animal Rights Action Network John Carmody Kieran Cuddihy Pigs Roy Gallie Slaughter UK Primary School Vice Chairman Of IFA Pigs Committee

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