Jalisco Slaughterhouse Cruelty Exposed
Animal Equality exposed widespread cruelty in slaughterhouses across the Mexican state of Jalisco and introduced legislation aimed at holding animal abusers accountable under the law.
Abuse Found on Celebrated UK Pig Farm
Investigators found distressing conditions on four pig farms in the United Kingdom, including one which had won a ‘National Pig Award’ in 2016 and 2017. Pigs were routinely tail-docked, a practice prohibited by UK law, and female pigs were confined in cramped stalls for at least five continuous days.
Footage Reveals Chilling Reality of Chicken Farms in Italy
Animal Equality Italy published “100% Italian Chicken“, an investigation that unveiled chilling behind-the-scenes slaughterhouse and factory farm footage of the country’s chicken meat industry. The footage exposed a very different reality from what the Italian meat industry markets towards consumers.
Chicken Factory Farms in India
Animal Equality’s investigation into chicken farms in India exposed practices that still were going on despite violating the most basic animal welfare and food safety standards. Birds were transported for days without access to food or water, suffered for minutes during slaughter before dying, and their bodies were de-feathered in filthy conditions.
Suffering Birds Unable to Walk at Major Chicken Supplier
Disturbing scenes were captured on a chicken farm that supplies Faccenda, the United Kingdom’s second largest chicken company. Many of the 150,000 birds housed in barren sheds were in too much pain to walk. We also witnessed hundreds of dead chicks being dumped in bins every day for several days.
iAnimal – The Dairy Industry in 360 Degrees
We brought our 360 degree cameras into another factory farm, this time to show what happens to cows raised for dairy. Our investigators obtained footage of what everyday life is like for these animals from birth to the day they’re slaughtered once their milk production declines.
Two Chicken Farms of Largest German Chicken Meat Producers Denounced
Animal Equality investigated two chicken farms in Lower Saxony, Germany. These farms breed chickens for their meat for Germany’s two market-leading chicken meat producers, Wiesenhof and Rothkötter. Our investigators witnessed the cruel and illegal treatment of chickens on ten separate occasions and denounce it to the authorities to file charges against the workers.
Cruelty Found in Indian Cattle Markets
Animal Equality studied Indian cattle markets across seven states and found that the animals were denied food and water, and were often abused. Cows were prodded with sticks and had hot chilli rubbed in their eyes to make them move. Child labor was also documented in the cattle markets.
Brutal Conditions Found on German Duck Farm
Out Investigation team went into one of the biggest duck fattening farms in Germany to document the terrible living conditions of the animals. Ducks, who are naturally semi-aquatic animals, were denied everything that’s natural and meaningful to them, such as swimming or being outdoors.
Birds Squashed, Kicked, Disposed Alive on German Chicken Farm
At Niedersachsen chicken farm in Germany, hidden cameras documented animals in buckets being disposed of alive. One chick, named Finn by the investigator, was hit repeatedly with a shovel by a worker. Hours later, Finn was found still alive and suffering. Finn’s story prompted media coverage that was seen by millions.
First-Ever Look Inside Brazil’s Egg Industry
Animal Equality released the first-ever investigation into Brazil’s egg industry, showing that one of the country’s top egg suppliers kept hens in rows of feces-covered cages stuffed with panicked birds, many with cracked and deformed feet from standing on the wire floor and wings caught in the cage wires.
Calves Suffering in Severe Confinement on Dairy Farm
An Animal Equality UK investigation exposed a dairy farm that supplied Marks & Spencer (M&S), a well-known supermarket chain in the United Kingdom that promotes itself as a leader in animal welfare standards. Calves were confined in pens so small that they could barely take a step forward.
