Animal Justice calling for investigation after cows killed in Calgary crash [Video]

An animal rights group is calling on the Calgary Humane Society and Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to launch investigations into a semi-truck crash in Calgary on Tuesday that left 17 cows dead.

Animal Justice sent a letter to both organizations urging action following a rollover in the area of Stoney Trail S.E. and Macleod Trail S.E. on Tuesday night, involving a truck hauling 95 cattle.

“We call upon you to investigate and lay charges under the Health of Animals Act and Animal Protection Act, as appropriate,” the letter, signed by Animal Justice staff lawyer Alexandra Pester, reads.

“Consistent enforcement of these laws is necessary to protect animals during transport – a process during which they are at significant risk of physical and psychological harm.”

Police believe the driver of the truck failed to navigate a curve and lost control on the off-ramp from eastbound Stoney Trail heading onto southbound …