Josh Agland, with his rooster Snowball, will speak at an event at the University of Southern Queensland.

Josh Agland, with his rooster Snowball, will speak at an event at the University of Southern Queensland. Contributed

VEGANS in Toowoomba are hosting an event to tell the "story of the business of killing".

Guest speaker Josh Agland is an "ex-industry insider" who worked in an abattoir for three years.

Mo Orr from Vegans in Toowoomba said Agland's insider knowledge made him uniquely qualified to talk about the realities of a modern slaughterhouse.

"Josh is an engaging speaker with an important story to tell," Mr Orr said.

"He will move you to tears and inspire you to make kinder choices in your everyday life."

Mr Agland said the key was to unlock that individual trigger of empathy in people.

"We need to be aware of what's happening to animals and to fight for them," he said.

The event will be held at the University of Southern Queensland Uni Bar in R Block on Friday, February 17 at 6.30pm.

Cost is $10, to make a booking call or text 0412 775 678.