The RSPCA has launched an investigation into a firm which had claimed to have 'an unwavering dedication to the highest quality standards in animal welfare'.
ITV News Anglia's Rob Setchell reports on what the charity discovered when its activists went undercover
The organisation said it was appalled by the footage, while the Norfolk-based contractors AD Harvey - which on its website claims to have "an unwavering dedication to the highest quality standards in animal welfare" - said two staff members no longer worked for the firm. The teams are employed to gather chickens up at the end of their egg-laying life so that they can be culled and used for meat.
Claire Palmer, from Animal Justice Project, said she had been "absolutely horrified by the abuse and the violence"."We knew that there was going to be abuse and violence because we'd had reports from whistleblowers but we weren't expecting it to be on this scale. A spokesman for AD Harvey, which is based at Bunwell in Norfolk, said: "The owners of AD Harvey were shocked when they were made aware of the covert filming undertaken by Animal Justice Project.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Shocking moment RSPCA-approved workers kick and STAMP on hens 'that supplied eggs to Asda and...Disturbing footage shows RSPCA-approved workers kicking and stamping on hens at Kettleby Farm in Leicestershire. Video shows chickens are hit by craters, treading on them, and violently 'throwing them against shed walls'.
Consulte Mais informação »
RSPCA-approved workers filmed kicking and stamping on hens at farmThe RSPCA have suspended AD Harvey from their scheme, but animal rights organisation Animal Justice Project, which undertook the investigation, is demanding the charity to sever ties with them permanently.
Consulte Mais informação »
Dog shot dead by police at Norfolk school after attacking woman was XL BullyThe animal attacked its owner and then fled to a nearby primary school, where it was destroyed by police.
Consulte Mais informação »
XL Bully tied to post and destroyed outside Norfolk school after mauling owner in ‘distressing’ attackNorfolk Police said they were called to deal with an 'incredibly difficult situation' in the village of Brisley on Monday afternoon
Consulte Mais informação »
Norfolk owner mauled by pet XL bully dog suffers injuriesA pet dog is destroyed after mauling its owner in her back garden and escaping to a school car park.
Consulte Mais informação »