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The New Zealand Merino Company says it will investigate claims of animal cruelty by an animal rights group - and could expel farms from its ethical wool accreditation programme.

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In a summary of the investigation published on its website, Peta alleged animals sustained injuries and wounds, claimed ...

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Now in its 10th year, VBC's Wool Excellence Club and Award incentivizes superfine merino wool-growing from the Saxon Merino ...

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