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Six charged following raid on Hoke turkey farm

The state's top poultry veterinarian pleaded guilty Wednesday to tipping off officials at Butterball before a December raid on one of its turkey operations in Hoke County. Garner-based Butterball said five current and former workers have been charged with animal cruelty in the case.
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The state's top poultry veterinarian pleaded guilty Wednesday to tipping off officials at Butterball before a December raid on one of its turkey operations in Hoke County. Garner-based Butterball said five current and former workers have been charged with animal cruelty in the case.

Reporter : Bruce Mildwurf
Reporter : Adam Owens
Photographer : Geof Levine
Posted 2012-02-15T19:02:00-0500 - Updated 2012-02-15T23:19:25-0500