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Are rodeos cruel?

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Posted by Mark Biddulph on Dec. 2, 2012
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Animals Australia has investigated rodeos across the country, witnessing countless animals frightened, distressed, and put at grave risk of injury or even death. Rodeos have been banned in the ACT, UK and elsewhere, for cruelty. Yet, they continue in most states of Australia. Act now to protect animals from rodeos.

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