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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

VGNonly

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3. I support a sanctuary that has two freemartins.

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Mon Apr 27, 2026, 06:28 PM

Apr 27

These cattle are born female but with male characteristics due to a hormonal imbalance. They are sterile with no or little commercial value, normally they are put down.

The refuge facility also has rescued chickens, turkeys and ducks. Almost all fell out of slaughter trucks.

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My oldest daughter just visited 'The Gentle Barn' in St. Louis [View all] 70sEraVet Apr 27 OP

What an uplifting, remarkable story. StarryNite Apr 27 #1

I thought the St. Louis MO Gentle Barn closed? HeartsCanHope Apr 27 #2

Oh! You are right! 70sEraVet Apr 27 #4

Thanks for clearing that up. HeartsCanHope Apr 28 #5

I support a sanctuary that has two freemartins. VGNonly Apr 27 #3