Tesco suspends Oxfordshire farm over animal welfare allegations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 16:45 · Archive

Tesco has suspended Kingston Hill Farm near Abingdon after undercover footage alleged animal welfare breaches.

Tesco has suspended Kingston Hill Farm near Abingdon from its supply chain following undercover footage by Animal Justice Project alleging animal welfare breaches. The animal rights organisation filmed covertly at 15 dairy farms between October and September, documenting alleged widespread breaches.

Tesco confirmed that three farms have been suspended, all of which supplied dairy company Arla. Alongside Kingston Hill Farm in Oxfordshire, the others are Bramley Farm near Daventry in Northamptonshire and Oak Lodge Farm in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire.

At Kingston Hill Farm, Animal Justice Project alleges they recorded severely lame cows being made to walk, violent handling, excessive force by workers, tail twisting and verbal abuse. Tesco said it takes animal welfare seriously and expects farmers to meet its high standards. A Tesco spokesperson stated that some footage elements are distressing and that the farms have been suspended while the supermarket investigates. Tesco said it will investigate any allegations and take immediate action against farms failing to meet its welfare standards.

How it is being reported

• Oxfordshire farm suspended by Tesco amid animal welfare concernsAn Oxfordshire farm has been suspended from supplying supermarket giant Tesco after an investigation by an animal rights group revealed concerns.Oxford Mail · 4 Nov, 16:00
• Oxfordshire farm suspended by Tesco amid animal welfare concernsAn Oxfordshire farm has been suspended from supplying supermarket giant Tesco after an investigation by an animal rights group revealed concerns.Oxfordshire Guardian · 4 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Tesco · Kingston Hill Farm · Animal Justice Project · Abingdon · Arla · Bramley Farm · Oak Lodge Farm

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