Investigations
Vivisection of Pigs and Mice
Coinciding with World Day for Animals in Laboratories, Animal Equality released new footage of cruel experiments on mice and rats at the Medical School of the Complutense University of Madrid,and on pigs at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital in Spain.
Rabbit Farming Cruelty Exposed in Italy
Animal Equality captured video footage inside some major Italian rabbit breeding facilities. Rabbits were living in filth and were artificially inseminated over and over again. The investigation also allowed the public to see the cruel ways in which the rabbits were transported and slaughtered.
Raccoon Dog and Fox Fur Farms
Animal Equality investigators carried out an undercover investigation into several farms and markets near Beijing, China. Each housed more than 300 'raccoon dogs'. Video shows grinning worker ripping fur from around live animal's head.
Club de los Animalitos Zoo
Over 100 animals were confiscated from a private zoo called 'Club de los Animalitos' after Animal Equality revealed that bears, lions, and other animals were suffering from physical and psychological problems. The resulting media coverage revealed that the zoo owner had been evading welfare inspections due to his political position.
Live-Transport of Lambs Raised for Meat
Animal Equality released an investigation into Italy’s lamb meat industry, this time focusing on the nightmarish journey that the lambs often must endure before being killed in slaughterhouses.
Horrid Abuse on Duck Farms in Germany
An investigation into one of the largest duck farms in Germany revealed that ducks were extremely confined, leading to psychological stress and illness. Many ducks were unable to stand up. Workers roughly handled them, crushed them, and even impaled them with pitchforks. Some animals there thrown in the trash while still alive.
Gadhimai Ritual Sacrifice
Animal Equality used a drone to capture footage of the Gadhimai Animal Sacrifice in India, which takes place during the Gadhimai festival every five years. We witnessed fields strewn with thousands of dead animals. The footage, which also showed how animals were killed in full view of each other and human children, helped reduce the number of animals killed by 69 percent at the following festival.
Halal Lamb Slaughterhouse
Animal Equality investigated one of about 200 Italian facilities where ritual slaughtering is permitted (Halal and Kosher) in Italy. The findings showed that animals endure painful and terrifying deaths during Halal slaughter phase during the “Feast of Sacrifice” (“Aid al Ahda”), prompting Animal Equality to push for a ban of ritual slaughter in Italy.
Reindel Pig Farm
An Animal Equality Germany investigation exposed a variety of violations on Reindel pig farm. In addition to gross hygiene deficiencies and behavioral disorders, footage depicted dead and severely suffering pigs, as well as many screaming with pain and bloody injuries. Based on these finding, Animal Equality sought criminal charges against farm owner Martin Reindel.
Edeka Pig Supplier
Edeka, a popular grocery store in Germany, promoted “transparency” to entice customers to buy its products. However, when Animal Equality investigated some of Edeka’s meat suppliers, they found horrific conditions. The investigation garnered widespread media coverage throughout Germany.
70 Rabbit Farms and 4 Slaughterhouses
For over two years, Animal Equality investigators worked inside the rabbit meat industry in Spain, getting a first-hand look at the abuse and cruelty that rabbits often endure in the meat industry. Animal Equality took legal action against the farms and slaughterhouses investigated.
Bullock Cart Races
Animal Equality worked in India, alongside local activists and organizatioms, to ban cruel bullock cart races. Our investigators witnessed bulls being beaten, whipped, electrocuted, force-fed alcohol, prodded with nails and spiked instruments. Following our investigation and thanks to the work of multiple organizations, the Supreme Court of India implemented a ban on these cruel races.