Niedersachsen Slaughterhouse Closed Amid Shocking Animal Cruelty Revelations

Undercover footage reveals severe mistreatment of animals, prompting legal action and calls for increased oversight.

An undercover investigation by Aninova exposed brutal treatment of animals at a slaughterhouse in Elsfleth, Niedersachsen.
Hidden camera footage documented sheep and cattle being repeatedly shocked, beaten, and inadequately stunned before slaughter.
The local veterinary authority has ordered the immediate closure of the facility, and the State Prosecutor's Office is investigating potential violations of animal protection laws.
Niedersachsen's government is advocating for mandatory video surveillance in larger slaughterhouses to prevent future abuses.
The slaughterhouse, previously promoting animal welfare, is unreachable for comment, and its website has been taken offline.