Animal welfare groups say smell from the build-up of faeces and ammonia on the ship are indicative of the conditions animals endure Authorities in Cape Town have launched an investigation after a foul stench swept over the South African city. Officials inspected sewage facilities for leaks and an environmental health team was activated before the source of the smell was discovered: a ship docked in the harbour carrying 19,000 live cattle from Brazil to Iraq.
Cape Town hit by 'unimaginable' stench from 19,000 cattle on live export ship
The Guardian - 20 Feb 2024 02:47
Animal welfare groups say smell from the build-up of faeces and ammonia on the ship are indicative of the conditions animals endure Authorities in Cape Town have launched an investigation after a foul stench swept over the South African city. Officials inspected sewage facilities for leaks and an environmental health team was activated before the source of the smell was discovered: a ship docked in the harbour carrying 19,000 live cattle from Brazil to Iraq.
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