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Information Radio - MB | Dec 11, 2012 | 6:54

Argyle Farmer Blasts Corporate Hog Farms

A Manitoba hog farmer is disgusted but not surprised by a new video showing animal cruelty. It contains graphic images of the confinement, rough treatment, slaughter and disposal of pigs and piglets. Ian Smith is a farmer from Argyle, Mb. He says there is an alternative to corporate farming. His farm has been using the same natural methods for 60 years. Smith spoke to Marcy Markusa.

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