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Fears for small abattoirs after Mettrick's forced to close

Industry leaders have warned the situation for small abattoirs is getting worse, not better, after a well-respected slaughterhouse was forced to close its doors due to staff walkouts.

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Fears for small abattoirs after Mettrick's forced to close

Industry leaders have warned the situation for small abattoirs is getting worse, not better, after a well-respected slaughterhouse was forced to close its doors due to staff walkouts. John Mettrick,...

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