In December 2020, the French NGO L214 released undercover footage that appeared to show pig cannibalism and other serious issues at a farm that supplies the Herta pork brand. New footage released by French animal welfare group L214 appears to show conditions at the farm haven’t improved since it released its first video in December 2020. Photograph: Courtesy of L214EU law governing pig welfare stipulates they “must have permanent access to” rooting materials “such as straw, hay, wood, sawdust, mushroom compost, peat or a mixture of such”. The L214 footage appears to show that pigs on the farm had their tails docked and lacked enrichment materials to stop them getting bored. The Guardian approached one of the owners of the French pig farm, who did not wish to comment.

Source: The Guardian February 11, 2021 06:56 UTC