Investigations
Three fish farms suspended after footage shows salmon suffering
An accreditation scheme suspended three Scottish salmon farms that supply Marks & Spencer, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s after drone footage revealed systematic mistreatment. Reports from The Times and The Grocer detailed fish being suffocated, kicked, and beaten.
Dead salmon removed before Parliament visit
Animal Equality’s investigators filmed workers removing tons of dead fish from a salmon farm just seven hours before Scottish Parliament members arrived for an industry inquiry. This investigation follows a 2018 inquiry that recommended stricter controls on sea lice, fish deaths, and environmental impacts. The recent footage–released days before industry representatives were set to testify–was covered by BBC One Scotland, The Guardian, The Times, Daily Record, and more.
Animal Equality in India exposes dairy-linked slaughterhouses
An investigation into India’s dairy-linked slaughterhouses revealed workers beating animals with hammers, slitting their throats repeatedly, and slaughtering them in full view of each other—clear violations of India's animal cruelty laws. This abuse was documented at six facilities in Maharashtra and Kerala.
Animal Equality revisits a UK pig farm that supplies Tesco
investigated a Red Tractor-certified farm in Southwest England. At Cross Farm, they found dead piglets, filthy conditions, and extreme confinement. Despite being exposed in 2017, Cross Farm continues to supply Tesco, a major UK grocery story. Animal Equality filed a formal complaint about its alleged crimes.
Animal Equality in Mexico uncovers rabbits crying out before slaughter
Animal Equality's investigation into Mexico's rabbit meat industry exposed overcrowded cages, slaughter without stunning, and rabbits crying out before slaughter. Conducted at farms in Querétaro and Mexico City, the footage showed rabbits fully conscious as their throats were slit, violating Mexican law. Complaints were filed with authorities, but no response has been received.
Animal Equality in Spain releases horse slaughterhouse investigation
For the first time in over a decade, Animal Equality’s team in Spain unveiled an investigation into the horse meat industry. At a slaughterhouse in Asturias, investigators documented horses being inadequately stunned, causing the animals to be slaughtered while conscious. The investigation also revealed that horses witnessed each other being slaughtered.
Animal Equality in Germany investigates a pig farm for four months
Animal Equality’s undercover investigation in Germany revealed severe and intentional cruelty at one of the country's largest pig farms. Over four months, the investigation documented widespread abuse and neglect, with workers deliberately mistreating piglets and allegedly violating European Union laws. These findings, broadcast on Germany’s leading television news channel, resulted in criminal charges against the farm and its employees.
Animal Equality in India investigates 19 egg farms
During an investigation inside 19 egg farms across India, Animal Equality found hens with deformities crammed into cages the size of two sheets of printer paper. Many died slow, painful deaths as feces piled up beneath their cages. The findings were a clear violation of an Indian Supreme Court ruling–which guarantees basic freedoms for all animals–as well as public demands for increased animal protections.
Animal Equality in Spain Releases New Footage Inside Pig Farms
Despite many in Spain advocating for a ban on cages, Animal Equality’s investigative footage shows the ongoing and extreme confinement of mother pigs. The footage also exposed the mutilation of piglets without anesthesia, including the cutting of their tails. These tails were found scattered on the floor and left in buckets. Meanwhile, the rotting bodies of dead piglets littered the farm.
Animal Equality in Spain Investigates the Pig Farming Industry
During an investigation inside five pig farms, Animal Equality in Spain found pigs with inflamed, pus-filled wounds, prolapsed uteruses and rectums, swollen genitals, lameness, mutilations, dead rats and maggots, and pigs nibbling on the carcasses of other pigs. This investigation release focused on the fattening stage, which takes place after weaning.