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Victory following our undercover investigation into rabbit farms!

The Terrace at the National Theatre in London was linked to the farms and slaughterhouses investigated. When the shocking images were brought to their attention, they announced that they had not only removed the rabbit dish from their menu, but would also never be reinstating it.
04/06/2014 Updated: 4th June, 2014
Rabbit Farm Investigation - Animal Equality

We are happy to announce that after the release of our undercover investigation last week into rabbit farms, The Terrace restaurant at the National Theatre in London, has removed the rabbit dish from their menu. The Terrace at the National Theatre in London was linked to the farms and slaughterhouses investigated. When the shocking images were brought to their attention, they announced that they had not only removed the rabbit dish from their menu, but would also never be reinstating it. Their relationship with their supplier C&D Wines, has been suspended pending further investigation. WARNING: THE VIDEO YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE CONTAINS GRAPHIC FOOTAGE.

  For over a period of 2 years, Animal Equality investigators infiltrated the Spanish rabbit meat industry, and a total of 72 farms, and 4 slaughterhouses were investigated, revealing the cruelty these animals endure at farms. Animal Equality has already taken legal action against the farms and abattoirs investigated, and we are working to ensure that these abuses do not go unpunished. Help us continue defending animals and obtaining more victories for them. Support Animal Equality today! Animal Equality has already taken legal action against the farms and slaughterhouses investigated. Administrative sanctions on those responsible, may vary from 60,000 to 1,200,000 euros in the case of very serious offences and fines from 600 to 3,000 euros for minor offences.


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