Target: Baroness Sue Hayman, Minister of Animal Welfare, UK
Goal: Enforce animal welfare standards on farms where cows were allegedly kicked, jabbed with sharp objects, and violently dragged over the ground.
Recent undercover footage has apparently exposed appalling abuse of dairy cows at farms supplying Muller and Marks & Spencer. Workers were reportedly caught hitting cows with poles, kicking them, and yelling abusive language in what appeared to be a hostile and cruel environment. In one incident, a worker allegedly jabbed a cow with a sharp object after shouting a slur. The footage also reportedly shows workers using metal chains, ropes, and broom handles to violently strike cows and calves, with one worker dragging a calf as its mother cried out in distress.
These farms, including one previously featured in Marks & Spencer’s advertising as promoting high animal welfare, have been suspended by both M&S and RSPCA Assured while investigations take place. However, the footage has cast serious doubts on the enforcement of animal welfare standards in the dairy industry, particularly after the Red Tractor inspection found no welfare concerns, despite the disturbing video evidence.
Animal welfare advocates, including activist Joey Carbstrong, have expressed concerns that this alleged abuse is far from an isolated incident. Carbstrong claims that abuse like this is common in the dairy industry when workers believe they are not being watched.
This is not just a matter of cruelty, but a fundamental ethical failure. We must demand that the dairy industry adopt stricter regulations, enhance oversight, and ensure that anyone responsible for such inhumane treatment of animals are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Take action now.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Baroness Sue Hayman,
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent undercover footage that allegedly revealed severe cases of animal abuse at dairy farms supplying Muller and Marks & Spencer. The video reportedly shows workers violently attacking cows with metal poles, kicking them, and using aggressive and abusive language, all while the animals allegedly endured extreme fear and distress. In one particularly horrifying instance, a worker was allegedly seen jabbing a cow with a sharp object after angrily shouting at it.
This behavior is utterly unacceptable and highlights systemic failures within the dairy industry. Despite one of the farms being featured in Marks & Spencer’s advertising for promoting high animal welfare standards, the footage apparently reveals appalling mistreatment of animals behind closed doors. These allegations demand immediate and decisive action.
I urge you to pursue the strongest possible penalties against the individuals allegedly responsible for these heinous acts of cruelty. Moreover, it is critical to implement more stringent, independent, and unannounced inspections at all dairy farms to ensure such alleged abuses are not repeated. Those found guilty of animal cruelty must face not only criminal charges but also permanent bans from the industry.
This is not just a matter of upholding the law; it is about basic compassion and decency. Consumers expect transparency and ethical practices from the brands they support. Please take swift and meaningful action to ensure the well-being of animals is always prioritized.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Joey Carbstrong
Animal abuse is a CRIME!!! ARREST & PROSECUTE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW NOW!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH THESE VILE, EVIL, WICKED LOW-LIFE, SO CALLED HUMANS. YOU ARE BEYOND BELIEF, THICK AS 2 PLANKS AND NEED TO BE DEALT WITH BY THOSE WHO LOVE ANIMALS AND RESPECT THEM AND NOW!!
PUNISH THESE INDIVIDUALS IN A WAY THEY WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET. THIS IS TOTALLY DUSGUSTING AND YOU NEED SOME OF YOUR OWN`MEDICINE`.
VILE, ABHORANT, SPINELESS EXCUSES FOR HUMANS.
YOU MAKE OUR SKIN CRAWL.
agree with you 100%!! They deserve the death penalty for animal abuse!
TOTALLY AGREE BUT I SAY EXACUTE THESE LESS THAN HUMAN BEINGS SICK PHYCOPATHS THIS NEEDS TO BE LAW ALL AROUND THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Prosecute the scum responsible.no animal should be treated cruelly.
People who use aggression against animals shouldn’t even be able to work in a place like this. We already take so much from these cows. It’s time we treat them well to thank them for their sacrifices.
This is non-tolerable I cannot believe any any government entity officials that investigate people that run these places allow such behavior, especially to cattle this is just insane Fire, all these horrible people who needs people like that animals are hard to take care of I understand, but if you don’t want to take care of them properly, don’t take the job. This is insane. These people need to be done. Something with prosecuted beat them up kick them in the butt, especially dragging a baby cat in front of its mother that’s just unbelievable
A essas pessoas desejo apenas que tenham uma morte lenta, dolorosa e angustiante, tal como fazem com as vacas que maltratam. Essas pessoas são monstros sem sentimentos e deviam ser tratadas da mesma forma que elas tratam esses animais. É revoltante!
I HATE FUCKING HUMANS.
MOI AUSSI PAREIL JE DETESTE MA RACE HUMAINE
Theses are animals who are already abuse & torture for their milk must they suffer more??
I’m so sick of these asshole humans who should be kicked down the stairs and don’t deserve to exist. Imagine me kicking someone at work, I wouldn’t just be fired, I’d be arrested. Arrest these monsters and lock them up.
I’m appaled that this has happened in the UK. If you can’t trust the red tractor mark and the RSPCA seal of approval, who or what can you yrust. Yhese persons should be sacked but not before they get a taste of their own medicine.
Lenghty jail sentences are appropriate hete but will a judge have the balls to do it and the dairy farm should be closed down whilst it is further investigated
This is what sickens me – they’re cows … they don’t know what they’re supposed to do or where they are supposed to go. Treat them better.
This is what happens when you are desperate for workers and hire criminals, the scum of the earth, uneducated fools desperate for a paycheck and never, ever properly screened – or monitored.
ALL THESE CRUEL AND ABUSIVE WORKINGBASSHOLES DESERVES TO BE KICKED WITH STEEL-TOED BOOTS, JABBED WITH VERY SHARP OBJECTS, AND BEAT WITH POLES AND CHAINS UNTIL THEY ALL DIE A SLOW AND PAINFUL DEATGS!! STOP ALL ANIMSL CRUELTY AND ABUSE TOWARDS COWS AND ALL OTHER ANIMALS ON EARTH AND ALL OVER THE WORLD TOO IMMEDIATELY!!!
PROSECUTE THESE BASTARDS TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW IF THERE IS ONE IN THE UK. THESE POOR INNOCENT COWS & BABY CALVES. I PRAY SOMEONE SHUTS DOWN THIS HORRIBLE FARM AND TAKES THESE INNOCENT ANIMALS OUT OF HARM’S WAY.
Animal abuse is a felony!! Throw them in jail with the same treatment!! Poor cows do not know where they are suppose to be going!!
All farms should have Mandatory Body Cams!! Judge, please ENFORCE this!!! For the farm animals sake as these are hidden from the public.
I like to whip and beat those fn pos workers
I am totally sick of hearing about these incidents of gross cruelty. You have the footage. Round them up and deal with them. Take away all accreditation such as Red Tractor etc. These poor animals have a short enough life as it is, without inflicting this nightmare treatment on them. Children need to be educated from an early age to be kind and loving to all living creatures.
I have to wonder if people commenting are vegan.There is abuse and cows’ milk is not meant for people but for their calves.If you drink milk, you are a part of this though smaller dairies MIGHT be better. There is a small one down the road from me and the cows are shipped off to be impregnated and new ones are brought in. Abuse comes from beatings but also in other forms.
No one but monsters will do that job! Stop eating meat. In the meantime this is pure animal abuse and the monsters should be culled.
WHAT THE FUCK!!! IS THIS HOW THESE EVIL FUCKING BASTARDS GET OFF?? ON ABUSING COWS??? WHAT SICK EVIL FUCKING PRICKS!! PLEASE, GOOD PEOPLE, GET TO THESE EVIL FUCKING PRICKS AND USE THEIR SO-CALLED SHARP OBJECTS AND RAM IT UP THEIR ASS AND NUTS. THAT SHOULD GET A REACTION. THEN TURN IT AND TURN IT SO THAT THESE FUCKERS SCREAM FOR MERCY. BUT OF COURSE, LAUGH IN THEIR FUCKING UGLY FACES UNTIL THEY ARE FUCKING DEAD. NOW THAT IS WHAT I CALL JUSTICE. FORGET YOUR ASSHOLE LAWMAKERS, THEY ARE NO FUCKING BETTER THAN THESE PRICKS THAT HARM ANIMNALS. SEND THESE EVIL PRICKS STRAIGHT TO BURN IN HELL!! I JUST LOVE KARMA!!