Research into animal-friendly park cages
Around Christmas 2023, Ongehoord investigated the leader of the Belgian rabbit industry. At Konzo in Hoogstraten, the investigation team discovered many sick and dead rabbits in what was labeled "animal-friendly park housing." Hidden cameras recorded footage of workers pulling rabbits from the park cages by their fur, ears, and feet. Manager Yves De Bie, who often praises the animal welfare at his farm, was seen throwing rabbits.
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