Turkey

Archaeologists in Turkey Have Unearthed Human and Animal Sculptures That Are the Earliest Examples of Prehistoric Art

Archaeology Pigment residue suggests that the objects could be the oldest painted sculptures ever found. Adam Schrader 3 hours ago A statue of a human, roughly 7.5-feet tall, has a realistic facial expression and has been called one of the “most impressive examples of prehistoric art.” Photo: Courtesy of Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. […]

Animal Equality Files Complaint Against Major Turkey Producer

On February 1, 2023, Animal Equality, along with fellow animal advocacy group Animal Partisan, filed a criminal complaint against major turkey producer Plainville Farms over animal cruelty allegations. The complaint stems from a 2021 PETA undercover investigation that recorded Plainville “catch crews” routinely kicking, stomping, throwing, beating, and choking turkeys being loaded onto trucks for […]

Animal Equality Supports Lawsuit Against Diestel Turkey Ranch

Animal Equality has filed a brief in support of a legal challenge to Diestel Turkey Ranch’s misleading advertising. The lawsuit was filed against Diestel Turkey Ranch in California state court for claims of false advertising. The company raises and slaughters turkeys in California and supplies retailers like Whole Foods.1 Claims of False Advertising Diestel Turkey […]

Animal rights group charges abuse at turkey producer founded in Central NY, targets grocers too

An animal abuse investigation started last year by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has led to criminal charges against workers at a turkey processor that was once one of Central New York’s best known food businesses. PETA is now escalating its case against Plainville Farms turkey into a call for grocers like […]

Pennsylvania Turkey Farmers Charged with Animal Abuse – The Voyager

Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce On Oct. 6, 2022, 11 people were charged with animal cruelty in seven different farms across central and southeastern Pennsylvania. The farms are said to be owned by Plainville Farms, a turkey company whose products are commonly sold at Publix and Wegmans. An investigation was […]

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