Investigations
Abuse Found on Celebrated UK Pig Farm
November 13, 2017
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.
United Kingdom
Pigs
Meat
2017
Footage Reveals Chilling Reality of Chicken Farms in Italy
September 27, 2017
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.
Italy
Chickens
Meat
2017
Chicken Factory Farms in India
September 13, 2017
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.
India
Chickens
Meat
2017
Suffering Birds Unable to Walk at Major Chicken Supplier
July 27, 2017
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.
United Kingdom
Meat
2017
iAnimal – The Dairy Industry in 360 Degrees
July 5, 2017
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.
Cows
Dairy
2017
Two Chicken Farms of Largest German Chicken Meat Producers Denounced
June 21, 2017
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.
Germany
Chickens
Meat
2017
Cruelty Found in Indian Cattle Markets
June 14, 2017
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.
India
Buffalos
Cows
Dairy
Meat
2017
Birds Squashed, Kicked, Disposed Alive on German Chicken Farm
May 2, 2017
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.
Germany
Chickens
Meat
2017
First-Ever Look Inside Brazil’s Egg Industry
May 2, 2017
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.
Brazil
Hens
Eggs
2017
Calves Suffering in Severe Confinement on Dairy Farm
March 27, 2017
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.
United Kingdom
Cows
Dairy
2017
Investigation of Mexican Dairy Inspires Thousands
March 15, 2017
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.
Mexico
Cows
Dairy
2017
Hens Raised for Eggs Suffering in Italy
February 27, 2017
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.
Italy
Hens
Eggs
2017
