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Saturday, June 30, 2007

Aussie Wool Industry Settles Lawsuit Against PETA

PETA has been fighting the Australian wool industry over a Mulesing.

This is a process where loose skin is cut from the skin of wool bearing sheep in order to discourage flies. Here is more info.

The wool industry brought a lawsuit against PETA over it's efforts to stop the practice. After mediation, PETA agreed to stop it's campaign against specific retailers who sell Australian Wool. Here is PETA's news release that outlines the agreement.

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