Farms: See what we found in our UK pig farm undercover exposé...
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We pride ourselves on being a nation of animal-lovers and our rules on pig welfare are among the strictest in the world. But we need to face the truth about the pork we buy in shops and supermarkets. 54% of the pork consumed in the UK is imported from abroad, with the pigs raised under conditions that would be illegal in the UK. These giant, corporate owned pig factories take advantage of cheap labour and lax enforcement of welfare laws, to produce cheap pork that is pushing British farmers to face bankruptcy, or break the law. Yet we can act. By using our power as consumers, we can change the system by only choosing pork that carries the high welfare labels; RSPCA Assured, Free Range, Outdoor Bred or Organic. The power is in our purse. Find out more: http://www.farmsnotfactories.org Read the full article in the Mail on Sunday: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3704974/Meet-militant-marchioness-Armed-camera-sheer-bravado-rebel-aristocrat-flouts-law-daring-mission-save-pigs-sickening-conditions-endure-British-farms.html
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factory farmed animals will probably end up being wiped out due to the behaviour of people. in power who are against people living alternative ways of living
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Instead of sneaking around making a video you should have asked the farmer if you can do some volunteer work ie mucking out, feeding etc surely that would be more productive
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Im sorry but i must point out a few things you may have misunderstood about pig production regulations. When indoor pigs are on slatted floors bedding such as straw is not required, the pigs sleep together in the kennels which is warm so they are not cold. None of the practices on this farm are in breach of any laws. All farms with livestock are inspected by some assurance body or another, with regular visits from vets. In terms on indoor farrowing, sows can lay on piglets any time from birth to weaning. If there is evidence of tail biting on any farm it is only in the interest of the pig to dock the tails, the process is always quick and rarely causes infections. Reporting the farm won't do anything because they are doing nothing wrong. Because of cheap imports from the EU farmers cannot afford to invest in new pig buildings. Buying any meat from the EU is almost guaranteed to be made from pigs in a lot worse conditions than this, simply because they do not have the same welfare standards. People should be supportive of the British pig industry it will only improve the situation.
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When i saw the mother pig being in such a restricted spot, I could feel the pain of it.
Just being in one spot, lying there, overweight, cant move around much...
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great work Tracy