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Michell Statement
July 23, 2020


Following the circulation of a video filmed at our Mallkini Ranch last month, we took the following actions:
. Initiate an investigation in charge of an independent and reputable Agricultural Engineer.
. Close Mallkini Farm during the investigation.
. Undertake the necessary corrections.
We share with you some of the most important facts and findings of this investigation.
. The shearing season at Mallkini took place from November 06th to the 15th of 2019, having on schedule 2,380 Alpacas for shearing.
. The undermentioned video was taken by 2 foreign ladies during their visit to Mallkini on November 08th and 09th which had a specific request from an NGO.
Investigation Findings
. Careless handling over the immobilization of some of the animals . Lack of the proper expertise and skills from 2 workers . Lack of control and supervision over the shearing protocols . The shearing of pregnant females was done with proper care, and showed no harm or miscarriages. . Videos were made with a precise objective. . Incidents during the Shearing season 2019 at Mallkini were as follows: