Cranswick launches investigation after undercover footage reveals alleged 'abuse' at pig farm

Animal Justice Project has published footage of the conditions in which pigs were claimed to have been abused by staff at Northmoor Farm in Lincolnshire

Chris Brayford
clock • 3 min read
A spokesperson for Cranswick said: "The welfare of the animals we rear is of the utmost importance and we are extremely disappointed to see the unacceptable lapse of welfare standards captured at Northmoor Farm."
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A spokesperson for Cranswick said: "The welfare of the animals we rear is of the utmost importance and we are extremely disappointed to see the unacceptable lapse of welfare standards captured at Northmoor Farm."

Alleged pig abuse An undercover investigation by an animal rights campaigning group has revealed alleged pig abuse at a farm in Lincolnshire. Supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons...

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