Investigations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Investigation of Mexican Dairy Inspires Thousands
This investigation into Mexican dairy farms showed that the dairy industry in both Mexican and the United States causes unimaginable suffering for cows. In México, this was one of our most shocking and shared investigations, inspiring thousands of people to sign our pledge and take action.
Hens Raised for Eggs Suffering in Italy
An investigation presented by Animal Equality Italy brought to light the shocking truth behind egg production. The images showed the standards within the egg industry and revealed the terrible conditions in which more than half of all egg-laying hens live in the country.
Use of Illegal Cages for Hens Exposed in India
Animal Equality worked in India to expose the plight of hens suffering in extreme confinement, with many crammed into cages so crowded they can't even spread their wings. The investigation revealed that the Indian egg industry is still using cruel and illegal battery cages, despite laws prohibiting their use.
Investigations into Spanish Factory Farms Show Hens in Distress
Animal Equality launched a campaign exposing the cruelty inside the egg industry in Spain. Video footage obtained showed hens living inside cages among decomposing bodies, containers full of dead and dying birds, and sick and dying hens.
107 Dairy Farms, 11 Animal Markets and 8 Slaughterhouses Investigated in India
Animal Equality investigators in India inspected a total of 107 dairy farms, 11 live animal markets and 8 slaughterhouses across the country to expose the practices of the dairy industry. The investigation covered facilities in all regions of the country: Punjab and Haryana in the north, Uttar Pradesh in the east; Gujarat and Maharastra in the west; Secunderabad in the center; Hyderabad, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala in the south. The investigators witnessed male buffalo calves tightly tethered and left to die shortly after birth, female buffaloes injected with Oxytocin to increase their milk production while on the farms, and animals bludgeoned with a hammer in the slaughterhouses.
Dairy Farm Worker Caught Red-Handed
Undercover footage captured by Animal Equality showed a farm worker violently kicking, punching, and throwing calves on a UK dairy farm. Animal Equality provided the footage and images to local authorities and the worker pleaded guilty to animal cruelty. Abusive treatment was not the only suffering we found on this Somerset farm, which runs a farm shop and B&B as well as supplying Muller Milk (formerly Muller Wiseman), one of the main processors used by Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S and the Coop for their own-brand milks.