Livestock carrier docked in Cape Town causes big stink and animal welfare beef

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Livestock carrier docked in Cape Town causes big stink and animal welfare beef
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A livestock carrier ship carrying around 19,000 cattle has spread a terrible stench, polluting the CBD and surrounding areas.

The Al Kuwait docked in the port of Cape Town. It it allegedly loaded with sheep and cattle and the SPCA has been sent to inspect after the vessel emitted a terrible smell on Monday 19 February, 2024.

SPCA inspecting the livestock carrier Al Kuwait docked at Cape Town’s harbour, on Monday, 19 February 2024. The foul smell raised concerns for many residents on social media questioning why cattle could smell so bad. Some people as far as Langa said they could smell the stench. “We are extremely grateful for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, who has pulled out all the stops to assist the NSPCA in our inspection.

Its final destination is Iran and it will make another stop at the East London harbour where thousands of sheep are to be loaded onboard.

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