Shearers defend industry

Smarten up: Jason Wingfield (right), of Baldwin Shearing, Cobram, was disgusted by the PETA footage showing shearers abusing sheep. He said that behaviour wouldnt be tolerated at his shed. Source: News Limited

THE shearing industry has defended its profession against videos released by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals last week showing shearers abusing sheep.

Shearing contractors Jason and Diddi Wingfield, of Baldwin Shearing, at Cobram, said they were disappointed and disgusted by the footage (below).

SOURCE: PETA Source: Supplied

Employing from 25 to 50 people, the Wingfields said they wouldnt tolerate sheep abuse in their team.

The approach in our gang is on education and training, Mrs Wingfield said.

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