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Unnecessary Cruelty to Cattle in Transit Sparks Reform Call
A New York Tribune writer tours major stockyards and reports the common use of open stock cars with no bedding or troughs. Inspectors admit most cars lack protection from weather, causing cattle to stumble and fall during journeys. Western railroads overrun time limits, leaving cattle without water or food for days. Authorities cite deaths, crippling injuries, and weight loss as buyers note higher penalties and price adjustments on arrival. A reform movement urges humane handling and better car designs.
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